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Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure: Engine

BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHART

Step Check Yes No

CHECK ENGINE START FAILURE. 
  1. Ask the customer when and how the trouble occurred using the interview check list. < Ref. to , CHECK , Check List for Interview. >
  2. Start the engine.
Does the engine start? Go to step 2.  Inspection using "Diagnostics for Engine Start Failure". < Ref. to , DIAGNOSTICS FOR ENGINE STARTING FAILURE . >

CHECK ILLUMINATION OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT. 
Does check malfunction indicator light illuminate? Go to step 3.  Inspection using "General Diagnostic Table". < Ref. to INSPECTION  , General Diagnostic Table. >

CHECK INDICATION OF DTC ON DISPLAY. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool to data link connector.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and the Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool switch to ON.
  4. Read DTC on Subaru Select Monitor.
Is DTC displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool? Record the DTC. Repair the trouble cause. < Ref. to , LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > Go to step . Repair the related parts.
NOTE: If DTC is not shown on display although the malfunction indicator light illuminates, perform the diagnostics of malfunction indicator light circuit or combination meter. < Ref. to , MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT . >

PERFORM THE DIAGNOSIS. 
  1. Perform clear memory mode. < Ref. to , CLEAR MEMORY MODE . >
  2. Perform the inspection mode. < Ref. to , INSPECTION MODE . >
Is DTC displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool? Check on "Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)" < Ref. to , DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > Finish the diagnosis.