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
- 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)>LIST
Is DTC detected?
Yes : Perform the diagnosis for the displayed DTCs.
No : Go to 2 .
NOTE: Keep the Subaru Select Monitor connected while the ignition switch is ON. - 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. 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 malfunction)
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.
- Disconnect the select cable from the select lever. Ref to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT CABLE .
- Shift the select lever to another range.
Does the select lever shift?
Yes : Repair the transmission body.
- CVT (TR580) model:
Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
- CVT (TR690) model:
Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
No : Go to 9
- CHECK SELECT LEVER.
- 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.
Check the select lever. 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.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.
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