mjm4jc Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Hello everyone, So I have a 95 Impreza LX wagon 2.2 with a phase 1 transmission. Just about every article I have read on pulling transmission codes via the "handshake method" doesn't work, nor do I think it applies to phase 1 transmissions but phase II and later. But feel free to correct me if I'm wrong about this. My Impreza recently had torque bind. I replaced the duty c solenoid thinking that was the problem. And if it wasn't the problem, oh well, I'd probably have to replace it sooner or later anyway. But the torque bind is still there and has gotten worse. It even makes a loud groaning noise when making sharp turns. I have the FWD fuse in, but no difference. I also have the 16 flashes of the A/T temp light on start up. I know there's an issue, but I just can't pull the codes. I have read a few threads and articles online about finding a connector and grounding out pin #5 to make the TCU flash the A/T temp light to retrieve the codes. What's frustrating is that I don't know if the connector referenced is the connector under the dash or the connector that plugs into the TCU module itself? If under the dash, maybe someone can direct me to exactly where it's located or even post a picture. I have looked already. If it's the TCU itself, I'm not even sure where that's located. The connector in question is referred to as the B82 connector. One article says it's under the dash another says is on transmission. I don't see it in either place. Thanks for your help in this. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjm4jc Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 From the 1995 FSM with 2.2L: Warm-up the engine. Turn ignition switch OFF. Turn ignition switch ON. Check if indicator light comes ON. "Move select lever to “D” and connect diagnosis switch to ON.***"[/b] Notice is says the when doing the handshake method to connect diagnosis switch to ON. The three asterisks refer to a footnote on the bottom of page that says this: "Plug in diagnosis terminal to diagnosis connector No. 5 located below instrument lower cover." I would love to know if anyone here on the forum ever had to do this. I believe this is why the handshake method isn't working for me. Sorry about the highlighted words. I couldn't figure out how to remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 The 5 pin connector is up under the drivers kick panel close to the center counsel. It taped to the wire bundle. Yes hard to find but it's there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 I've also taken it to a good trans shop for an estimate and they have read the codes. Some will share what they find for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjm4jc Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 Ok thanks! I will look harder for that connector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 (edited) I'm looking at the manuals while I have time here at work. But off the top of my head, I know the '95 Lx is a unique animal. OBDII, same connector as the other camlock early OBDII ECUs, but different pinout. So make sure anything you search for is specific for the '95 Lx 2.2 Impreza. I'm sure the right code reader could do A/T diag through the OBDII port. Maybe FreeSSM Edited April 15 by Numbchux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Found this showing testing the diagnosis terminals I show B82 as the door lock timer on an Lx. You should be looking for B58. insert one of those terminals that should be taped into the harness next to it (or just jumper to ground) in pin 5, and you should get some codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Quote Yep, that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjm4jc Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 Thanks guys. I was able to get the FSM for the 95 Impreza and into the diagnostics section. You are correct. The connector is the B58, and it seems that the two pigtail wires are B57. I am going to look tomorrow. Can you please tell me what I'm supposed to do exactly when I find this? Looking at what Numbchux wrote, am I supposed to take one of the wires from B57 and connect it to pin 5 in B58? Does is matter which one of the 2 wires in B57? Sorry for being so ignorant here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 No worries. Better to ask! Either wire is fine. You are just providing a ground to the computer to tell it to send the codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjm4jc Posted Sunday at 11:17 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 11:17 PM Ok thanks man. So am I taking one of those to a ground or to pin 5 in B58? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted Wednesday at 10:28 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 10:28 PM Those are ground wires, specifically for plugging into that diagnostic connector. Insert one into pin 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now