Check Shift Indicator

Diagnosis: 

• CAN communication is abnormal with the combination meter.
• Combination meter malfunction

Trouble symptom: 

• Shift indicator does not display or remains displayed.
• Shift indicator display does not change.

1. CHECK SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR LIGHT SETTINGS  .

   Check the ON/OFF settings of the shift position indicator light from the center information display setting screen.

   NOTE: If the shift position indicator light settings are not displayed on the center information display, go to step 2.

   Is the shift position indicator light set to "OFF"?

   Yes:  Set the shift position indicator light to "ON".

   No:  Go to  2.

2. CHECK DTC  .

   Read the DTC of [Transmission] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

   Is DTC U0155 or U0423 displayed?

   Yes:  Check the combination meter. Ref. to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

   No:  Go to  3.

3. CHECK DTC  .

   Read the DTC of [Transmission] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

   Are DTCs other than DTC U0155, U0423 displayed?

   Yes:  Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .

   No:  Go to  4.

4. CHECK COMBINATION METER  .

   Read the DTC of [Combination Meter] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

   Are any DTCs displayed?

   Yes:  Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC. Ref. to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .

   No:  Go to  5.

5. CHECK TCM  .
   1. Operate the + side of the paddle shift switch.
   2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read data of [Up Switch] in the [Data Monitor] of [Transmission]. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .

   Does the display switch between [ON] and [OFF] according to the operation?

   Yes:  Go to  6.

   No:  Check for poor contact between TCM and paddle shift UP switch, and repair the defective part.

6. CHECK TCM  .
   1. Operate the - side of the paddle shift switch.
   2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read data of [Down Switch] in the [Data Monitor] of [Transmission]. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .

   Does the display switch between [ON] and [OFF] according to the operation?

   Yes:  Go to  7.

   No:  Check for poor contact between TCM and paddle shift down switch, and repair the defective part.

7. CHECK TCM  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON.
   2. Shift the select lever to manual mode.
   3. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read data of [Shift Step in Manual Mode] in the [Data Monitor] of [Transmission]. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .

   Is "1" displayed?

   Yes:  Go to  8.

   No:  Perform the diagnosis according to DTC P0951. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>DTC P0951 AUTO SHIFT MANUAL CONTROL CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE .

8. CHECK TCM  .
   1. Shift up the select lever.
   2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read data of [Shift Step in Manual Mode] in the [Data Monitor] of [Transmission]. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .

   Is "2" displayed?

   Yes:  Go to  9.

   No:  Replace the TCM. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) .

9. CHECK SHIFT INDICATOR  .

   Using Subaru Select Monitor, check the [Shift Display] in the [Active Test] of [Combination Meter]. Ref. to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>ACTIVE TEST .

   Do the indication on Subaru Select Monitor and the shift indicator indication match?

   Yes:  Currently, it is normal.

   No:  Replace the combination meter. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER .