Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)

Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. < Ref. to , SPECIAL TOOL , PREPARATION TOOL, General Description. >

Fig 1: View Of Subaru Select Monitor Kit
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Connect the diagnosis cable to Subaru Select Monitor.
Insert the cartridge to Subaru Select Monitor. < Ref. to , SPECIAL TOOL , PREPARATION TOOL, General Description. >

Fig 2: Inserting Cartridge To Subaru Select Monitor
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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).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Data Link Connector Position
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2. Connect the diagnosis cable to data link connector.
CAUTION: Do not connect the scan tools except for Subaru Select Monitor.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and turn the Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.

Fig 4: Turning Ignition Switch To ON
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On the << Main Menu>> display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
On the << System Selection Menu>> display screen, select the {Brake Control} and press the [YES] key.
Press the [YES] key after the {VDC AWD AT} is displayed.
On the << VDC Diagnosis>> display screen, select the {Diagnostic Code(s) Display}, and then press the [YES] key.
NOTE:
- For details concerning operation procedure, refer to " SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL ".
- For details concerning DTCs, refer to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
- DTCs are displayed up to three in detected order.
- If a particular DTC is not properly stored in memory (due to a drop in VDCCM&H/U power supply, etc.) on the occurrence of a problem, the DTC which is suffixed with a question mark "?" appears on the Subaru Select Monitor display. This shows it may be an unreliable reading.
If VDC and Subaru Select Monitor cannot communicate, check the communication circuit. < Ref. to , COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE , INSPECTION, Subaru Select Monitor. >

SUBARU MONITOR CONTENTS DISPLAY DETAILS

Display	Contents to be monitored
Current	Indicate the latest DTC on the Subaru Select Monitor display.
Old	Indicate the latest DTC in previous trouble on the Subaru Select Monitor display.
Older	Indicate the latest DTC in second previous trouble on the Subaru Select Monitor display.
Before 3	Indicate the latest DTC in third previous trouble on the Subaru Select Monitor display.