Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Testing and Inspection

Facilitation of Learning Control

NOTE: When the following services are performed, or when the shifting shock is occurred in total check with vehicle driving, perform the learning with following procedures.
^ Replacement of TCM
^ Replacement of transmission assembly
^ Replacement of clutches
^ Replacement of control valve body
^ When Clear Memory 21 is performed

1. Shift the select lever to "P" range, and apply the parking brake.
2. Lift-up the vehicle.
3. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the data link connector, and then turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Perform (Clear Memory 21 using the Subaru Select Monitor.
5. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check that there is no DTC displayed.
6. Warm-up the engine until the ATF temperature displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor reaches 60 - 90°C (140 - 194°F).
7. Shift the select lever to "R" range.
8. Turn all switches including headlight, air conditioner, seat heater, rear defogger and etc. OFF.
9. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, and wait more than 30 seconds for the accessory to turn to OFF.
10. When "Communication Failed!" is displayed on Subaru Select Monitor, press the brake pedal fully until the learning control promotion is completed.
11. Turn the ignition switch ON.
12. Check that the Subaru Select Monitor is returned to normal operation.
13. Shift the select lever to "P" range, and then wait for more than 3 seconds.
14. Shift the select lever to "R" range, and then wait for more than 3 seconds.
15. Shift the select lever to "N" range, and then wait for more than 3 seconds.
16. Shift the select lever to "D" range, and then wait for more than 3 seconds.
17. Shift the select lever to "N" range, and then wait for more than 3 seconds.
18. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to full throttle.
19. Slowly release the accelerator pedal completely.
20. Start the engine, and idle it.
21. Shift the select lever to "D" range.
22. Start learning control promotion. At this time, the AT OIL TEMP warning light in the combination meter will start blinking at 2 Hz. When the AT OIL TEMP warning light does not blink, turn the ignition switch OFF and repeat the procedures from step 4). When the AT OIL TEMP warning light which blinking at 2 Hz changes to blink at 0.5 Hz, learning control promotion is completed.

NOTE: When blinking of AT OIL TEMP warning light changes from 2 Hz to 4 Hz during learning control promotion, repeat the procedure from step 4).

23. Shift the select lever to "N" range, and then turn the ignition switch OFF.
24. Shift the select lever to "P" range to complete the learning control promotion.