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Read Diagnostic Trouble Code

  1. Prepare Subaru Select Monitor kit.
    Fig 1: Identifying Subaru Select Monitor Kit
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  2. Connect diagnosis cable to Subaru Select Monitor.
  3. Insert cartridge into Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to PREPARATION TOOL  under GENERAL DESCRIPTION.
    Fig 2: Inserting Cartridge Into Subaru Select Monitor
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  4. Connect Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.
    1. Data link connector located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
      Fig 3: Locating Data Link Connector
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    2. Connect diagnosis cable to data link connector.
    CAUTION: Do not connect scan tools except for Subaru Select Monitor and OBD-II general scan tool.
  5. Turn ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
    Fig 4: Identifying Power Switch
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  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 {Transmission Control System} and press the [YES] key.
  8. Press the [YES] key after displayed the information of transmission type.
  9. On the < Transmission Diagnosis > display screen, select the {Diagnostic Code(s) Display} and press the [YES] key.
  10. On the < Diagnostic Code(s) Display > display screen, select the {Latest Diagnostic Code(s)} or {Memorized Diagnostic Code(s)} and press the [YES] key.
NOTE:
  • For detailed operation procedure, refer to the SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL.
  • For details concerning diagnostic trouble codes, refer to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)  .