Inhibitor Switch: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>INTERCOOLER>REMOVAL .
Disconnect the engine wiring harness connector.

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Check the inhibitor switch signal circuit.

Check the circuit of each range.

NOTE: If faulty, check the transmission harness for open circuit or short circuit, or poor contact.

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Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Standard
4 - 24	P range	Less than 1 Ω
5 - 24	R range
9 - 24	N range
10 - 24	D range

Check continuity when the lever is moved 1.5° in the front-rear direction from each range.

If there is continuity in only one direction or in other points, adjust the inhibitor switch. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>INHIBITOR SWITCH>ADJUSTMENT .

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(A)	1.5°
(B)	Initial position
(C)	Continuity range

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Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Standard
4 - 24	P range	Less than 1 Ω
5 - 24	R range
9 - 24	N range
10 - 24	D range

Check the neutral switch signal circuit and back-up light circuit.

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Terminal No.	Range	Standard
6 - 8	P range and N range	Less than 1 Ω
25 - 29	Except for R range	∞Ω
25 - 29	R range	Less than 1 Ω

After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.