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Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)

1. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE(DTC)

Read the DTC from recorded occupant detection control module when the occupant detection systems is malfunction occurrence.




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 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 turn the Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
6. On the [[Main Menu]] display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
7. On the [[System Selection Menu]] display screen, select the {Occupant detection system}and press the [YES] key.
8. Press the [YES] key after the {Occupant Detection System} is displayed.
9. On the [[Occupant Detection System]] display screen, select {DTC Display}, and then press the[YES] key.

NOTE:
- For details concerning operation procedures, refer to the "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION".
- For details concerning DTCs, refer to "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Occupant Detection System (Diagnostics)
- Display all the DTCs detected.
- If a particular DTC is not properly stored in memory(due to a drop in occupant detection control module power supply voltage, etc.) for an occurrence of a problem, a DTC that is suffixed with a question mark "?" will appear on the Subaru Select Monitor display. This shows it may be an unreliable reading.

10. If the occupant detection control module cannot communicate with Subaru Select Monitor, check the communication circuit.
11. When DTC is not displayed, check the meter circuit or Subaru Select Monitor communication circuit.