On-board Diagnostics System: Function

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Function
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The on-board diagnostics system detects and stores in the form of a code a fault that has occurred in any of the following input and output signal systems.

Rear vehicle speed sensor High clutch duty solenoid Sports shift switch
Front vehicle speed sensor Low & reverse duty solenoid Engine speed signal
Throttle position sensor Transfer duty solenoid Lockup clutch
Line pressure linear solenoid ATF temperature sensor Torque converter turbine speed sensor
2-4 brake duty solenoid CAN communication signal circuit 1, 2, 3, 4, R gear ratios
Lockup duty solenoid Inhibitor switch Shift lock solenoid
Low clutch duty solenoid Brake switch Β 

If a fault has been detected, the system tells the fault by causing the SPORT indicator light to blink.

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