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.
Stall Test: Inspection
Purposes of the stall test:
- Operational check of forward clutch and reverse brake
- Operational check of the torque converter
- Engine performance check
- Check the engine oil level. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DOTC)>Engine Oil>INSPECTION .
- Check the engine coolant level. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Engine Coolant>INSPECTION .
- Connect the Subaru Select Monitor.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON. (Engine OFF)
- Display [ATF Temp.] and [Engine Speed].
- Turn off all systems causing an electrical load, such as headlights, A/C, seat heater and rear defogger.
- Apply the parking brake.
- Start the engine.
- Turn OFF the pre-collision brake function.
- Check the CVTF level. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>CVTF>INSPECTION .
- Warm up until [ATF Temp.] reaches to 60 - 80 °C (140 - 176 °F).
- Place wheel chocks at the front and rear of all wheels.
- Shift the select lever to "D range".
- Depress the accelerator pedal to the full while fully depressing the brake pedal with your left foot.CAUTION:
- Do not perform the stall test for five seconds or more at a time.
Failure to follow this instruction may accelerate the engine oil and CVTF deterioration and affect the engine and transmission adversely.
- If the stall speed is higher than the specified range, attempt to finish the stall test in as short a time as possible, in order to prevent the transmission from sustaining damage.
- Do not perform the stall test for five seconds or more at a time.
- When the engine speed stabilizes, quickly record [Engine Speed] and release accelerator pedal.
Standard:
2, 000 - 2, 500 r/min
Stall test judgment
Stall speed (at sea level) Range Probable cause Lower than standard value D - Insufficient engine output
- Torque converter malfunction
Higher than standard value - Forward clutch slippage
- Secondary pressure is low
- Variator chain malfunction
- Torque converter malfunction
- Control valve body malfunction
- TCM malfunction
- Damaged harness and harness connector
- Shift the select lever to "N range", and idle the engine for one minute or more.
- Shift the select lever to "R range" and perform the stall test in the same manner.
Standard:
2, 000 - 2, 500 r/min
Stall test judgment
Stall speed (at sea level) Range Probable cause Lower than standard value R - Insufficient engine output
- Torque converter malfunction
Higher than standard value - Reverse brake slippage
- Secondary pressure is low
- Variator chain malfunction
- Torque converter malfunction
- Control valve body malfunction
- TCM malfunction
- Damaged harness and harness connector
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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.
