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Diagnostics with Phenomenon: Inspection
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Inspection
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| Symptoms | Faulty parts |
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| Stall speed is low after warming-up, with select lever in "D" or "R" range. | Engine control system |
| Vehicle does not move despite engine speed rising up, with select lever in "D" or "R" range. |
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| Vehicle does not move by engine stall, with select lever in "D" or "R" range. |
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| Excessive shock occurs at starting, with select lever in "D" or "R" range. |
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| Acceleration speed from standstill is insufficient, with select lever in "D" or "R" range. |
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| Engine speed suddenly rises up during driving, with select lever in "D" or "R" range. |
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| Vibration occurs during driving, with select lever in "D" or "R" range. |
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| Sudden braking occurs during driving, with select lever in "D" or "R" range. |
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| During deceleration, lockup clutch does not disengage until just before halting, with select lever in "D" or "R" range. |
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| Engine stalls with vehicle at a standstill, with select lever in "D" or "R" range. |
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| Excessive lockup shock occurs during driving, with select lever in "D" range. | Control valve body |
| Slipping occurs at lockup, or lockup does not occur during driving, with select lever in "D" range. |
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| Excessive shift shock occurs when shifting the select lever from "N" range to "D" range, or from "N" range to "R" range. |
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| Vehicle does not keep at standstill with select lever in "P" range, or parking cannot be released when shifting from "P" range to another range. |
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| Select lever does not shift smoothly. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.