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Communication for Initializing Impossible

COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE

NOTE: If the AT OIL TEMP warning light turns on when the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool is connected, perform the following procedures.

1. Disconnect the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool from the vehicle.
2. Repeat the ignition switch ON-OFF cycle three times.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
If the AT OIL TEMP warning light turns off, the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool may be faulty. Connect a different Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool, and if AT OIL TEMP warning light remains off, delete the DTC.

DIAGNOSIS:
Defective harness connector

TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Subaru Select Monitor communication failure

WIRING DIAGRAM:




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