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Compulsory Valve Operation Check Mode: Operation

  1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. <Ref. to PREPARATION TOOL , General Description .>
  2. Connect the diagnosis cable to the Subaru Select Monitor.
  3. Connect the test mode connector (A) located under the glove box.
    Fig 1: Identifying Test Mode Connector
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  4. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
    Fig 2: Locating Data Link Connector
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    CAUTION: Do not connect the scan tools except for the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and run the Subaru Select Monitor.
  6. On the «Main Menu» display screen, select {Each System Check}.
  7. On the «System Selection Menu» display screen, select {Engine Control System}.
  8. Select the [OK] after the information of engine type has been displayed.
  9. On the «Engine Diagnosis» display screen, select the {System Operation Check Mode}.
  10. On the «System Operation Check Mode» display screen, select the {Actuator ON/OFF Operation}.
  11. Select the desired compulsory actuator on the «Actuator ON/OFF Operation» display screen and select the [OK].
  12. Selecting the [NO] completes the compulsory 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.
    COMPULSORY VALVE DISPLAY CHART

    Description Display
    Compulsory fuel pump relay operation check Fuel Pump
    Compulsory purge control solenoid valve operation check CPC Solenoid
    Compulsory radiator fan relay operation check Radiator Fan Relay
    Compulsory air conditioning relay operation check A/C Compressor Relay
    Compulsory pressure control solenoid valve operation check PCV Solenoid Valve
    Compulsory drain valve operation check Vent Control Solenoid Valve
    NOTE:
    • The following parts will be displayed but not functional.
    FUNCTION DISPLAY CHART

    Display
    EGR Solenoid Valve
    ASV Solenoid Valve
    FICD Solenoid
    Pressure Switching Sol. 1
    Pressure Switching Sol. 2
    AAI Solenoid
    Fuel Tank Sensor Control Valve
    Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid
    Exhaust Bypass Valve Control Permit Flag
    Secondary Air Combination Valve 1
    NOTE:
    • For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL".