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Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure

CAUTION:
  • Subaru Select Monitor is required for reading DTC, performing diagnosis and reading current data.
  • Remove foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) from the body integrated unit connector during removal and installation.
  • Registration of immobilizer may be needed after the replacement of control modules, etc. For detailed procedure, refer to the "REGISTRATION MANUAL FOR IMMOBILIZER" provided as a separate volume.
NOTE:
  1. CHECK PRE-INSPECTION. 

    Ask the customer when and how the trouble occurred using the Check List for Interview. Refer to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW .

    Did you interview the customer?

    Yes:  Go to  2.

    No:  Interview the customer.

  2. BASIC INSPECTION. 

    Check components which might affect body control. Refer to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>INSPECTION .

    Is the check result of the component that might influence the body control problem OK?

    Yes:  Go to  3.

    No:  Repair or replace each component.

  3. CHECK DTC. 
    1. Read the DTC. Refer to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>OPERATION .
      NOTE: If the communication function of the Subaru Select Monitor cannot be executed properly, check the communication circuit. Refer to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>SUBARU SELECT MONITOR>COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE .
    2. Record all DTCs, time stamp and freeze frame data.
      NOTE: For time stamp, refer to "LAN SYSTEM". Refer to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION>TIME STAMP .

    Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor?

    Yes:  Perform the diagnosis for the displayed DTCs. Refer to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . Go to  5.

    No:  Go to  4.

  4. PERFORM GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS. 

    Inspect using the "General Diagnostic Table". Refer to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC TABLE .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes:  The body control system is normal.

    No:  Go to  5.

  5. PERFORM DIAGNOSIS. 
    1. Perform the Clear Memory Mode. Refer to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR MEMORY MODE>OPERATION .
    2. Perform the Inspection Mode. Refer to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>INSPECTION MODE .

    Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor?

    Yes:  Perform the diagnosis for the displayed DTCs. Refer to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    No:  Finish the diagnosis.