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Read Diagnostic Trouble Code

  1. Prepare Subaru Select Monitor kit.
    Fig 1: Preparing 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 SPECIAL TOOLS  , PREPARATION TOOL, 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: Connecting Subaru Select Monitor To Data Link Connector
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    2. Connect diagnosis cable to data link connector.
  5. Turn ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
    Fig 4: Turning Ignition Switch To On
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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 {Brake Control System} and press the [YES] key.
  8. Press the [YES] key after displayed the information of engine type.
  9. On the << Brake 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 {Current Diagnostic Code(s)} or {History Diagnostic Code(s)} and press the [YES] key.
    NOTE:
    • For detailed operation procedure, refer to the Subaru Select Monitor Operation Manual.
    • For detailed concerning diagnostic trouble codes, refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code List.

      Refer to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)  .

    • A maximum of 3 trouble codes are displayed in order of occurrence.
      Fig 5: Diagnostic Trouble Code - Display
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      *a* refers to the troubles in order of occurrence (Latest, Old, Older).

    Fig 6: Display Screen Chart
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