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Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

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1 CHECK PRE-INSPECTION. 
  1. Ask the customer when and how the trouble occurred using the interview check list. < Ref. to CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW . >
  2. Before performing diagnostics, check the following items which might affect CVT problems.
Is the item that is thought to influence the CVT problem working properly? Go to step . Repair the items which may be affecting the CVT trouble.
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 . 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 . Go to step .
4 CHECK DTC DISPLAY. 
Read the DTC.
NOTE: If the communication function of Subaru Select Monitor cannot be executed normally, check the communication circuit. < Ref. to COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE , Diagnostic Procedure for Subaru Select Monitor Communication. >
Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor? Record the DTC, time stamp and freeze frame data. Go to step 6. 
NOTE:
  • For the time stamp, refer to LAN article. < Ref. to TIME STAMP , CAUTION, General Description. >
  • Depending on DTCs, time stamp may not be stored.
Go to step .
5 PERFORM GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS. 
  1. Inspect using "Diagnostic Procedure without Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". < Ref. to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITHOUT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >
  2. Inspect using "Diagnostics with Phenomenon". < Ref. to DIAGNOSTICS WITH PHENOMENON . >
  3. Perform the Inspection Mode. < Ref. to INSPECTION MODE . >
  4. Read the DTC.
Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor? Go to step . Finish the diagnosis.
6 PERFORM DIAGNOSIS. 
  1. Inspect by referring to "Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". < Ref. to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >
    NOTE: For the DTC table, refer to "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". < Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >
  2. Repair the trouble cause.
  3. Perform the Clear Memory Mode.
  4. Perform the Inspection Mode. < Ref. to INSPECTION MODE . >
  5. Read the DTC.
Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor? Inspect by referring to "Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". < Ref. to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > Finish the diagnosis.