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Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure

  1. PERFORM CUSTOMER INTERVIEW  .

    Ask the customer when and how the trouble occurred using the 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. 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 OCCUPANT DETECTION (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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