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SUBARU Select Monitor

  1. Check that no DTC remains after clearing memory. Refer to , CLEAR MEMORY MODE .
  2. Warm up the engine.
  3. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. Refer to , PREPARATION TOOL , General Description.
    Fig 1: Identifying Subaru Select Monitor Preparation Tool
    G05658482Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Prepare PC with Subaru Select Monitor installed.
  5. Connect the USB cable to SDI (Subaru Diagnosis Interface) and USB port on the personal computer (dedicated port for the Subaru Select Monitor).
    NOTE: The dedicated port for the Subaru Select Monitor means the USB port which was used to install the Subaru Select Monitor.
  6. Connect the diagnosis cable to SDI.
  7. Install the delivery (test) mode fuse (A) of the fuse box.
    Fig 2: Identifying Delivery (Test) Mode Fuse
    G06647735Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Connect SDI to data link connector located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
    CAUTION: Do not connect the scan tools except for Subaru Select Monitor and general scan tool.
    Fig 3: Locating Instrument Panel
    G06647732Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Start the PC.
  10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and run the "PC application for Subaru Select Monitor".
  11. On << Main Menu >> display, select {Each System Check}.
  12. On << System Selection Menu >> display, select {Engine Control System}.
  13. Click the [OK] button after the information of engine type has been displayed.
  14. On << Engine Diagnosis >> display, select {Dealer Check Mode Procedure}.
  15. When the << Perform Inspection (Dealer Check) Mode? >> is shown on the screen, click the [Next] button.
  16. Perform subsequent procedures as instructed on the display screen.
    • If trouble still remains in the memory, the corresponding DTC appears on the display screen.
NOTE:
  • For detailed operation procedures, refer to "PC application help for Subaru Select Monitor".
  • For details concerning DTC, refer to "List Of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Refer to , LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
  • Release the parking brake.
  • The speed difference between front and rear wheels may illuminate the ABS warning light, but this does not indicate a malfunction. When engine control system diagnosis is finished, perform the VDC memory clearance procedure of self-diagnosis function. Refer to CLEAR MEMORY MODE Clear Memory Mode.
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