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Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure

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1 CHECK PRE-INSPECTION. 
  1. Ask the customer when and how the trouble occurred using the interview check list. Refer to , CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW .
  2. Check the following items which may be affecting the AT trouble.

Is the item that might influence the AT problem normal? Go to step 2.  Repair or replace items which might affect the AT problem.
2 CHECK AT OIL TEMP LIGHT. 
Turn the ignition switch to ON and wait for at least 2 seconds.
Does the AT OIL TEMP light illuminate? Go to step 3.  Check the AT OIL TEMP light.
3 CHECK AT OIL TEMP LIGHT. 
Start the engine and wait for 2 seconds or more.
Does the AT OIL TEMP light blink? Go to step 4.  Go to step .
4 CHECK DTC. 
Read the DTC. Refer to , OPERATION , Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
NOTE: If the communication function of Subaru Select Monitor cannot be executed normally, check the communication circuit. Refer to , COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE , Diagnostic Procedure for Subaru Select Monitor Communication.
Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor? Record all DTC. Go to step . Go to step .
NOTE: When the AT OIL TEMP light blinks, check if the learning has completed.
5 CHECK FREEZE FRAME DATA. 
Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the Freeze Frame Data.
Are freeze frame data recorded? Record the freeze frame data. Go to step .
6 PERFORM GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS. 
  1. Inspect using "Diagnostic Procedure without Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Refer to , DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITHOUT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
  2. Perform the Clear Memory Mode.
  3. Perform the Inspection Mode. Refer to , INSPECTION MODE .
  4. Read the DTC.
Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor? Go to step 7.  Finish the diagnosis.
7 PERFORM DIAGNOSIS. 
  1. Inspect by referring to "Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Refer to , DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
    NOTE: For the DTC table, refer to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . Refer to , LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
  2. Repair the trouble cause.
  3. Perform the Clear Memory Mode.
  4. Perform the Inspection Mode. Refer to , INSPECTION MODE .
  5. Read the DTC.
Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor? Inspect again using Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). Refer to , DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . Finish the diagnosis.