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.
Work Support: Note
If the starter or TCM is replaced, always clear the start count or transfer the information of start count.
- Starter replacement: Start count clearing Ref. to AUTO START STOP (DIAGNOSTICS)>WORK SUPPORT>OPERATION>START COUNT CLEARING .
- TCM replacement*: Start count reading and writing Ref. to AUTO START STOP (DIAGNOSTICS)>WORK SUPPORT>OPERATION>START COUNT READING ECU TO SSM . Ref. to AUTO START STOP (DIAGNOSTICS)>WORK SUPPORT>OPERATION>START COUNT WRITING SSM TO ECU .
* Let the Subaru Select Monitor read "Start Count" before removing the used TCM, and then write these "Start Count" after installing a new TCM.
Preconditions for clearing the start count
- Number of times for starting is other than 0
- Common execution condition is established
Common execution condition
- CAN communication for engine is normal.
- Following conditions are established
| Items | Value |
|---|---|
| Ignition Switch (Auto Start Stop) | ON |
| System Voltage (Auto Start Stop) | 12.1 V or more |
| Engine Speed (Auto Start Stop) | 0 rpm |
| Vehicle Speed | 0 km/h (0 MPH) |
| Idling Stop Control | Other than during control |
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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.