2015 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inspection Mode C

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DTC Description & trouble part Condition
P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR "A" CIRCUIT -
P0720 OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT -
P0721 OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE -
P0961 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID "A" CONTROL CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE -
P0965 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID "B" CONTROL CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE -
P0970 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID "C" CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW -
P0971 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID "C" CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH -
P0973 SHIFT SOLENOID "A" CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW -
P0974 SHIFT SOLENOID "A" CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH -
P0976 SHIFT SOLENOID "B" CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW -
P0977 SHIFT SOLENOID "B" CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH -
P1706 REAR OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT NO SIGNAL -
P170B REAR OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE -
P2158 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR "B" CIRCUIT -
P2728 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID "E" CONTROL CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE -
P2746 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR "B" CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE -
P2747 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR "B" CIRCUIT NO SIGNAL -
P2750 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR "C" CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE -
P2751 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR "C" CIRCUIT NO SIGNAL -
P2763 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH -
P2764 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW -

Diagnostic procedure:Β 

  1. Start the engine.
  2. Check the readiness code of [Transmission] using Subaru Select Monitor and confirm that the diagnosis is not completed. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>ALL READINESS DIAGNOSTIC CODE(S)Β 
  3. Shift the select lever to "D" range and wait for 10 seconds.
  4. Accelerate slowly to a legal speed, and then decelerate slowly to a stop.
  5. Check the readiness code of [Transmission] using Subaru Select Monitor and confirm that the diagnosis is completed. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>ALL READINESS DIAGNOSTIC CODE(S)Β 
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.