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P1540

DTC P1540- VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION 2

DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
- Immediately at fault recognition

CAUTION: After repair or replacement of faulty parts, conduct CLEAR MEMORY MODE and INSPECTION MODE. Refer to How To Clear Diagnostic trouble Codes.




WIRING DIAGRAM

11CX1: CHECK TRANSMISSION TYPE.

CHECK: Is transmission type AT?

YES: Go to step 11CX2.

NO: Go to step 11CX3.

11CX2: CHECK DTC P0720 ON DISPLAY.

CHECK: Does the Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool indicate DTC P0720?

YES: Check vehicle speed sensor 2 signal circuit.

NO: Go to step 11CX3.

11CX3: CHECK SPEEDOMETER OPERATION IN COMBINATION METER.

CHECK: Does speedometer operate normally?

YES: Go to step 11CX4.

NO: Check speedometer and vehicle speed sensor.

11CX4: CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND COMBINATION METER CONNECTOR.
1. Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect connector from combination meter.

Connector & terminal (B135) No.24 - (i12) No.10:




3. Measure resistance between ECM and combination meter.

CHECK: Is the resistance less than 10 ohm?

YES: Repair poor contact in ECM connector.

NO: Repair harness and connector.

NOTE: In this case, repair the following:
- Open circuit in harness between ECM and combination meter connector
- Poor contact in ECM connector
- Poor contact in combination meter connector
- Poor contact in coupling connector (i1)