OBD-II General Scan Tool Procedure: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Subaru Outback and 2002 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open cover and connect OBD-II general scan tool to data link connector located in lower portion of instrument panel, on driver's side. See Fig 1 .

NOTE: For details concerning diagnostic trouble codes, refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS .

NOTE: Refer to OBD-II general scan tool manufacturer's instruction manual to access generic OBD-II PIDs.

Using OBD-II general scan tool, call up diagnostic trouble code(s) and freeze frame data. OBD-II general scan tool functions consist of:
- MODE $01
  
  Current powertrain diagnostic data. Refers to data denoting current operating condition of analog input/output, digital input/output and/or powertrain system. Support data and PID (Parameter Identification) codes are shown in Fig 2 .
- MODE $02
  Powertrain freeze frame data. Refers to data denoting operating condition when trouble is sensed by on-board diagnosis system. Support data and PID (Parameter Identification) codes are shown in Fig 3 .
- MODE $03
  
  Emission-related powertrain diagnostic trouble codes. See READING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES for information about data denoting emission-related powertrain diagnostic trouble codes.
- MODE $04
  Clear/Reset emission-related diagnostic information. Refers to mode used to-clear or reset emission-related diagnostic information (OBD-II trouble diagnostic information).
Read out data according to repair procedures. For detailed operation procedures, refer to OBD-II General Scan Tool Operation Manual.

Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector

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Fig 2: Identifying Mode $01: Current Powertrain Diagnostic Data Parameter Identification (PID) Codes

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Fig 3: Identifying Mode $02: Powertrain Freeze Frame Data Parameter Identification (PID) Codes

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