Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Check Shift Lock Control System
Trouble symptom:
The select lever cannot be shifted from P range.
Before checking DTC, perform the "Basic Diagnostic Procedure" of "BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)". Ref. to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .
- CHECK DTC
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- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read all DTCs. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
Is DTC displayed?
YES: Perform the diagnosis for the displayed DTCs.
NO: Go to 2.
- CHECK DATA MONITOR
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Using Subaru Select Monitor, display [Stop Light Switch] in [Data monitor] of [Body Control]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .
Does the [Stop Light Switch] display change according to brake pedal operation?
YES: Go to 3.
NO: Check the stop light system. Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>STOP LIGHT SYSTEM .
- CHECK DTC
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- Maintain the brake pedal depressed for one second or more.
- Read the DTC of [Body Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
Is DTC B1016 displayed? (Current code)
YES: Perform the diagnosis for DTC B1016.
Ref. to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
NO: Go to 4.
- CHECK DATA MONITOR
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Using Subaru Select Monitor, display [P SW] in [Data monitor] of [Body Control]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .
Is "ON" displayed?
YES: Go to 7.
NO: Go to 5.
- CHECK "P RANGE" SWITCH
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Check the "P range" switch. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID AND P RANGE SWITCH>INSPECTION .
Is the check result OK?
YES: Go to 6.
NO: Replace the "P range" switch. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID AND P RANGE SWITCH .
- CHECK HARNESS
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Check the harness for "P range" switch lines. Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM>WIRING DIAGRAM .
Is the check result OK?
YES: Go to 7.
NO: Repair or replace the harness.
- CHECK SELECT CABLE
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Check the installation condition of select cable.
Is the installation condition normal?
YES: Go to 8.
NO: Install the select cable correctly.
NOTE:Confirm that the select cable is free from damage.
- CHECK SELECT LEVER
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- Disconnect the select cable from the transmission main body. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT CABLE .
- Shift the select lever to another range.
Does the select lever shift?
YES: Repair the transmission body. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
NO: Go to 9.
- CHECK SELECT LEVER
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- Remove the select cable from the select lever. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT CABLE .
- Connect all harnesses.
- Shift the select lever to another range.
Does the select lever shift?
YES: Replace the select cable. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT CABLE .
NO: Go to 10.
- CHECK SELECT LEVER
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Check the select lever. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER .
Is the check result OK?
YES: Replace the keyless access control module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL MODULE .
NO: Replace the select lever. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER .
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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.