Subaru Forester 2.5X 2003 Technicians Reference Booklet page 32

2003 New Model Update
Automatic up shifting is not performed while in
SPORTSHIFT. Engine over rev protection is
accomplished with a fuel cut and a full vehicle
stop will result in the TCM activating 1
this point the driver will need to advance the
forward gears with the shift lever.
TCM control for SPORTSHIFT is accomplished
using input signals from the SPORTSHIFT micro
switch , up shift micro switch and down shift micro
switch.
Output signals are sent to the SPORTSHIFT
indicator and sport shift solenoid. The sports shift
solenoid is used to turn the low and reverse
clutch on and off to provide engine braking should
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the 1 gear be chosen while in SPORTSHIFT.
The transmission trouble code for a failed
SPORTSHIFT solenoid is 78. There are no
codes for the micro switches.
Spring tension is applied to the shifter lever while
in SPORTSHIFT by two spring-loaded pistons
that push on the front and backside of the shifter
lever.
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gear. At
The shift lever has a pin that engages with shift
cable actuator. During normal shifting the pin
moves the actuator back and forth to provide 1
through park.
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When shifting to SPORTSHIFT the pin is moved
away from the shift cable actuator and operates
independently in the SPORTSHIFT gate.
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June 2002