Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Basic procedures
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The most important purpose of diagnostics is to quickly determine which fault is the root cause of the symptom, to save time and labor. 2. IDENTIFICATION OF TROUBLE CAUSE 1. Using the diagnostics, narrow down the causes. 2. Refer to the wiring diagram and check the system’s circuit. If necessary, use a voltmeter, ohmmeter, etc. 3. Before replacing component parts, check for fuse blowout, open wiring harness on the power supply circuit and the ground circuit, and poor connectors, switches, relays, etc. If no problem is encountered, check the component parts. 3. SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK After inspection and repair, ensure that the system operates properly. |
How to read wiring diagrams
1. POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITCircuits are described to indicate the power supply in the wiring diagram of each system. “MB-5”, “MB-6”, etc., which are used as power- supply symbols t ...
Basic inspection
1. VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT1. Using a voltmeter, connect the negative lead to a good ground point or negative battery terminal. Connect the positive lead to the connector or component terminal.2. Contact t ...
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Apply the parking brake.
Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
Depress the clutch pedal to the floor
and shift the shift lever into neutral. Hold
the clutch pedal to the floor while starting
the engine. The starter motor will only
operate when the clutch pedal is de ...
