Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure: Engine
- CHECK ENGINE START FAILURE
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- Ask the customer when and how the trouble occurred using the interview check list. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Check List for Interview>CHECK .
- Start the engine.
Does the engine start?
- Yes: Go to 2 .
- No: Inspection using "Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure" Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure .
- CHECK ILLUMINATION OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT
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Does the malfunction indicator light illuminate?
- Yes: Go to 3 .
- No: Inspection using "General Diagnostic Table". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>General Diagnostic Table .
- CHECK COMMUNICATION STATUS
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- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Connect the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool to the data link connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON, and run the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool.
NOTE:- Subaru Select Monitor
For detailed procedures, refer to "Subaru Select Monitor". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Subaru Select Monitor .
- General scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the general scan tool operation manual.
Does Subaru Select Monitor communicate with vehicle normally?
- Yes: Go to 4 .
- No: Inspection using "Basic Diagnostic Procedure" of LAN system Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>Basic Diagnostic Procedure .
- CHECK DTC
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Read DTC using Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool.
NOTE:- Subaru Select Monitor
Refer to "Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)" for detailed operation procedure. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .
- General scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the general scan tool operation manual.
Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool?
- Yes: Record DTC, time stamp, and freeze frame data, then repair the trouble cause. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) . After repair, go to the next step. Go to 5
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- For the time stamp, refer to LAN information. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>General Description>CAUTION>TIME STAMP .
- Depending on DTCs, time stamp may not be stored.
- No: Repair the related parts.NOTE: If DTC is not shown on display although the malfunction indicator light illuminates, perform the diagnosis of malfunction indicator light circuit or combination meter. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Malfunction Indicator Light .
- Subaru Select Monitor
- PERFORM DIAGNOSIS
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- Clear the memory. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Clear Memory Mode .
- Perform the Inspection Mode or Drive Cycle. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Inspection Mode . Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Drive Cycle .
Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool?
- Yes: Inspect using "Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .
- No: Finish the diagnosis.