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Programming and Relearning

Learning Control
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- Follow the messages displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor when working.
- When the following work is performed, perform learning for the transmission.
Replacement of TCM/Replacement or disassembly of transmission assembly/Replacement of control valve body/Performing "Clear Memories 2" is executed.

PROCEDURE
PREPARATION FOR LEARNING CONTROL
1. Warm-up or cool down until the ATF temperature displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor reaches 60 - 80°C (140 - 176°F).
2. Shift the select lever to "P" range.
3. Fully apply the parking brake.
4. Lift up the vehicle.

CAUTION: Be sure to keep the lowest edge of the tires 30 cm or more off the ground because the vehicle vibrates during the work.

5. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the data link connector.
6. Turn the ignition switch to ON. (Press push button ignition switch twice without depressing brake pedal for push button start.)
7. Select (Learning and inspection mode related to AT) on the [[Transmission Diagnosis]] display screen of Subaru Select Monitor.
8. Select (AT learning model on the [[Learning and inspection mode related to AT]] display screen of Subaru Select Monitor.
9. Perform the procedures according to the message displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor.

SIMPLE LEARNING

NOTE: Simple learning is performed with the vehicle lifted, without actually running the vehicle.

CAUTION: Do not turn the power of the Subaru Select Monitor OFF and do not disconnect the data link connector during the operation.

1. Follow the messages displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor screen when working.

NOTE: During "SHIFT control system learning in progress" and "AWD control system learning in progress", AT OIL TEMP light in the combination meter starts flashing at 2 Hz and the learning operation starts. The following message is displayed on the screen when the AT OIL TEMP light turns off. If operation ended abnormally during learning, AT OIL TEMP light flashes at 4 Hz.

2. "AT learning normally ended." is displayed, simple AT learning is completed.

NOTE:
- If communication error occurs during learning, retry the "AT learning mode" from the beginning.
- If the message "Execute AT learning again after fixing troubles of the vehicle" is displayed during learning, select [OK] to display the List of Diagnostics Trouble Code. After repairing the locations indicated by the DTC, start the "AT learning mode" over from the beginning.
- If the message "AT learning ended abnormally" is displayed, start the "AT learning mode" over from the beginning.





For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "PC application help for Subaru Select Monitor"

DRIVING CHECK
Drive actually and check for shifting shock or faults. If shifting shock is felt, perform the learning operation again.
If reducing of shifting shock is not felt, recheck that other parts are normal.