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Description of On-Board Diagnostics

OPERATION

1. HOW TO USE SUBARU SELECT MONITOR




1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit.
2. Connect the diagnosis cable to Subaru Select Monitor.




3. Insert the cartridge to Subaru Select Monitor.




4. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.
1. Data link connector is located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
2. Connect the diagnosis cable to data link connector.

CAUTION: Do not connect the scan tools except for Subaru Select Monitor.




5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF), and the Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
6. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, call up DTCs and various data, then record them.

2. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR ENGINE
Refer to Read Diagnostic Trouble Code for information about how to indicate DTC. Displaying & Reading Trouble Codes

3. COMMUNICATION LINE CHECK

NOTE: The communication line between ECM and body integrated module can be checked in "System Operation Check Mode". This is referred to as "Communication line check".

1. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor.
2. On the "Each system check" display, select the {Engine}.
3. Start the communication line check.
4. Is "Communication Line not Shorted" displayed on screen?
If displayed, go to step 5).
If "NO", go to step 6).
5. After diagnostic results, it is determined that the circuit is not shorted. Finish the communication line check.
6. If a problem is detected, repair the trouble cause.