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Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure: Engine

  1. CHECK ENGINE START FAILURE  .
    1. Ask the customer when and how the trouble occurred using the interview check list. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Check List for Interview>CHECK .
    2. Start the engine.

    Does the engine start?

  2. CHECK ILLUMINATION OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT  .

    Does the malfunction indicator light illuminate?

  3. CHECK COMMUNICATION STATUS  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool to the data link connector.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and run the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool.
    NOTE:

    Does Subaru Select Monitor communicate with vehicle normally?

  4. CHECK DTC  .

    Read DTC using Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool.

    NOTE:

    Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool?

  5. PERFORM DIAGNOSIS  .
    1. Clear the memory. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Clear Memory Mode .
    2. 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?