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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) (H6DO)>Check List for Interview>CHECK 
    2. Start the engine.

    Does the engine start?

    Yes:  Go to  2

    No:  Inspection using "Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure" Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H6DO)>DIAGNOSTICS FOR ENGINE STARTING FAILURE 

  2. CHECK ILLUMINATION OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT. 

    Does the malfunction indicator light illuminate?

    Yes:  Go to  3

    No:  Inspection using "General Diagnostic Table". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H6DO)>General Diagnostic Table>INSPECTION

  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:
      • Subaru Select Monitor

        For detailed operation procedures, refer to the "Subaru Select Monitor". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H6DO)>SUBARU SELECT MONITOR 

      • General scan tool

        For detailed operation procedures, refer to the general scan tool operation manual.

    Does Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool communicate with vehicle normally?

    Yes:  Go to  4

    No:  Inspection using LAN system "Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

  4. CHECK DTC. 

    Read DTC using Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool.

    NOTE:
    • Subaru Select Monitor

      For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H6DO)>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 the DTC and freeze frame data. Repair the trouble cause. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H6DO)>LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)  After repair, go to the next step.

    Go to  5

    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) (H6DO)>MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT 
  5. PERFORM DIAGNOSIS. 
    1. Perform the Clear Memory Mode. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H6DO)>CLEAR MEMORY MODE 
    2. Perform the Inspection Mode or Drive Cycle. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H6DO)>INSPECTION MODE  Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H6DO)>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) (H6DO)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)

    No:  Finish the diagnosis.

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