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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. Refer to COCKPIT CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW .

    Did you interview the customer?

    Yes  : Go to  2.

    No  : Perform the interview, and Go to  2.

  2. PERFORM BASIC INSPECTION  .

    Perform 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. Refer to COMMON (DIAG)>DATA LINK CONNECTOR .
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON and run the Subaru Select Monitor.
    4. Select [Cockpit Control].
      NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Help" of application.

      Is communication possible?

      Yes  : Go to  4.

      No  : Check the communication circuit. Refer to COCKPIT CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SUBARU SELECT MONITOR COMMUNICATION .

  4. CHECK DTC  .

    Read the DTC of [Cockpit Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to COCKPIT CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Are any DTCs displayed? (Current malfunction)

    Yes  : Record the DTC, time stamp and freeze frame data, and Go to  5.

    No  : Perform diagnosis according to the procedures in the diagnostics with phenomenon. Refer to COCKPIT CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTICS WITH PHENOMENON .

  5. PERFORM DIAGNOSIS  .
    1. Perform the diagnosis for the displayed DTCs.
    2. Repair or replace the cause of trouble.
    3. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory of [Cockpit Control]. Refer to COMMON (DIAG)>CLEAR MEMORY .
    4. Execute the inspection mode. Refer to COCKPIT CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>INSPECTION MODE .
    5. Read the DTC of [Cockpit Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to COCKPIT CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

      Are any DTCs displayed? (Current malfunction)

      Yes  : Repeat step 5 until DTC is not shown. Go to  5.

      No  : Finish the diagnosis.