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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. Ref. to MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (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. Ref. to MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (DIAGNOSTICS)>General Description>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 [Multi-Function Display].
      NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Help" of application.

    Is communication possible?

    Yes  : Go to  4 .

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

  4. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION  .

    Perform the diagnosis for LAN system. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes  : Go to  5 .

    No  : Perform the diagnosis for LAN system.

  5. CHECK MFD  .

    Read the DTC of [Multi-Function Display] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Are any DTCs displayed? (Current malfunction)

    Yes  : Record the DTC, time stamp and freeze frame data, and Go to  7 .

    No  : Go to  6 .

  6. CHECK MFD  .

    Check MFD operation. Ref. to MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (DIAGNOSTICS)>ACTIVE TEST .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes  : System is normal.

    No  : Replace the MFD. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER .

  7. PERFORM DIAGNOSIS  .
    1. Perform the diagnosis for the displayed DTCs. Ref. to MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (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 [Multi-Function Display]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAG)>CLEAR MEMORY .
    4. Execute the inspection mode.
    5. Read the DTC of [Multi-Function Display] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Are any DTCs displayed? (Current malfunction)

    Yes  : Repeat step  7 until DTC is not shown. Go to  7 .

    No  : Finish the diagnosis.

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