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Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure

  1. PERFORM CUSTOMER INTERVIEW. 

    Ask the customer when and how the trouble occurred using the interview check list.

    Did you interview the customer?

    Yes  : Go to  2.

    No  : Perform the interview, and Go to  2.

  2. PERFORM BASIC INSPECTION. 

    Perform basic inspection. Ref. to OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>INSPECTION>BASIC INSPECTION .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes  : Go to  3.

    No  : Repair the faulty part found in basic inspection, and Go to  3.

  3. CHECK SUBARU SELECT MONITOR COMMUNICATION. 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector. Ref. to COMMON (DIAG)>DATA LINK CONNECTOR .
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON and run the Subaru Select Monitor.
    4. Select [Airbag].
    NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Help" of application.

    Is communication possible?

    Yes  : Go to  4.

    No  : Check the communication circuit. Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SUBARU SELECT MONITOR COMMUNICATION .

  4. CHECK DTC. 

    Read the DTC of [Airbag] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Is DTC B1650 or B1655 displayed? (Current malfunction)

    Yes  : Record the DTC, and Go to  7.

    No  : Go to  5.

  5. CHECK SUBARU SELECT MONITOR COMMUNICATION. 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector. Ref. to COMMON (DIAG)>DATA LINK CONNECTOR .
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON and run the Subaru Select Monitor.
    4. Select [Occupant Detection].
    NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Help" of application.

    Is communication possible?

    Yes  : Go to  6.

    No  : Check the communication circuit. Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SUBARU SELECT MONITOR COMMUNICATION .

  6. CHECK DTC. 

    Read the DTC of [Occupant Detection] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Are any DTCs displayed? (Current malfunction)

    Yes  : Record the DTC, and Go to  7.

    No  : Currently, it is normal.

  7. PERFORM DIAGNOSIS. 
    1. Perform the diagnosis according to the displayed DTC. Ref. to OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .
    2. Repair or replace the cause of trouble.
    3. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory of [Airbag] or [Occupant Detection]. Ref. to COMMON (diag)>CLEAR MEMORY .
      • [Airbag]
      • [Occupant Detection]
    4. Execute the inspection mode. Ref. to OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)>INSPECTION MODE .
    5. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read the DTCs of [Airbag] or [Occupant Detection]. Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

      Ref. to OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Are any DTCs displayed? (Current malfunction)

    Yes  : Repeat step  7 until DTC is not shown.

    No  : Finish the diagnosis.

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