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Compulsory Valve Operation Check Mode: Procedure

  1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. < Ref. to PREPARATION TOOL , General Description.>
    Fig 1: Identifying Subaru Select Monitor Kit
    G05658482Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Prepare the personal computer which has been installed the Subaru Select Monitor.
  3. Connect the USB cable between SDI (Subaru Diagnosis Interface) and USB port on the personal computer (dedicated port for the Subaru Select Monitor).
    NOTE: The dedicated port of the Subaru Select Monitor means the USB port which was used to install the Subaru Select Monitor.
  4. Connect the diagnosis cable to the SDI.
  5. Connect the delivery (test) mode connector (A) at the lower portion of instrument panel (on the driver's side).
    Fig 2: Identifying Delivery (Test) Mode Connector
    G04999931Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the SDI to data link connector located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
    Fig 3: Locating Data Link Connector Location
    G05002012Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not connect the scan tools except for Subaru Select Monitor and general scan tool.
  7. Start up the personal computer.
  8. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF), and run the "PC application for Subaru Select Monitor".
  9. On the « Main Menu » display screen, select the {Each System Check}.
  10. On the « System Selection Menu » display screen, select the {Engine Control System}.
  11. Click the [OK] button after the information of engine type has been displayed.
  12. On the « Engine Diagnosis » display screen, select the {System Operation Check Mode}.
  13. On the « System operation check mode » display screen, select the {Actuator ON/OFF Operation}.
  14. Select the desired compulsory actuator on the « Actuator ON/OFF Operation » display screen and click the [Next] button.
  15. Clicking the [End] button completes the compulsory valve operation check mode. The display will then return to the « Actuator ON/OFF Operation » screen.
    • A list of the support data is shown in the following table.
    SUPPORT DATA LIST

    Contents Display
    Compulsory fuel pump relay operation check Fuel Pump
    Compulsory radiator fan relay operation check Radiator Fan Relay
    Compulsory air conditioning relay operation check A/C Compressor Relay
    Compulsory purge control solenoid 1 valve operation check CPC Solenoid
    Compulsory purge control solenoid 2 valve operation check CPC Solenoid 2
    Compulsory pressure control solenoid valve operation check PCV solenoid
    Compulsory drain valve operation check Vent Control Solenoid
    Compulsory wastegate control solenoid valve operation check Wastegate control Solenoid
    Secondary air combination valve 1 compulsory operation check Secondary Air Combination Valve 1
    Secondary air combination valve 2 compulsory operation check Secondary Air Combination Valve 2
    Secondary air pump relay compulsory operation check Secondary air pump relay
    NOTE:
    • The following parts will be displayed but not functional because they are not installed on the vehicle.
    DISPLAY CHART

    Display
    EGR Solenoid
    ASV Solenoid
    FICD Solenoid
    Pressure Switching Sol.1
    Pressure Switching Sol.2
    AAI Solenoid
    EXH. Bypass Control Permit Flag
    NOTE:
    • For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "PC application help for Subaru Select Monitor".
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