Diagnostic Method

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Diagnostic Method
  • Abnormality Judgment 

Judge NG when the malfunction criteria below are completed determined times or more after the neutral SW change.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Neutral switch signal (while changing from a to b below) HIGH (OFF) continues.
Driving condition change From a) to b)
  1. Engine speed 550 rpm - 900 rpm & Vehicle speed = 0 km/h (0 MPH)
  2. Engine speed 1500 rpm - 2150 rpm & Vehicle speed ≥ 64 km/h (39.8 MPH)
 

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  3 time(s)

Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination:  Illuminates when malfunction occurs in 2 continuous driving cycles.

  • Normality Judgment 

Judge as OK and clear NG when there is change in the neutral SW.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Neutral switch signal (while changing from a to b below) Changes to LOW (ON).
Driving condition change From a) to b)
  1. Engine speed 550 rpm - 900 rpm & Vehicle speed = 0 km/h (0 MPH)
  2. Engine speed 1500 rpm - 2150 rpm & Vehicle speed ≥ 64 km/h (39.8 MPH)
 

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  Less than 1 second

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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