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Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure: Engine

  1. CHECK ENGINE START FAILURE. 
    1. Ask the customer when and how the trouble occurred using the interview check list. Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (W/O STI)>CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW>CHECK .
    2. Start the engine.

    Does the engine start?

    Yes:  Go to  2.

    No:  Inspection using "Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure". Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (W/O STI)>DIAGNOSTICS FOR ENGINE STARTING FAILURE .

  2. CHECK ILLUMINATION OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT. 

    Check the lighting condition of the malfunction indicator light.

    Does the malfunction indicator light illuminate?

    Yes:  Go to  3.

    No:  Inspection using "General Diagnostic Table". Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (W/O STI)>GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC TABLE .

  3. CHECK COMMUNICATION STATUS. 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool to the data link connector.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and run the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool.
      NOTE:
      • Subaru Select Monitor

        For detailed operation procedures, refer to the "Subaru Select Monitor". Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (W/O STI)>SUBARU SELECT MONITOR .

      • General scan tool

        For detailed operation procedures, refer to the general scan tool operation manual.

    Does Subaru Select Monitor communicate with vehicle normally?

    Yes:  Go to  4.

    No:  Inspection using "Basic Diagnostic Procedure" of LAN system. Refer to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

  4. CHECK DTC. 

    Read DTC using Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool.

    NOTE:

    Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool? (Current malfunction)

    Yes:  Record DTC, time stamp, and freeze frame data, then repair the trouble cause. Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (W/O STI)>LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . after repair, go to the next step. Go to  5.

    NOTE:

    No:  Repair the related parts.

    NOTE: If DTC is not shown on display although the malfunction indicator light illuminates, perform the diagnosis of malfunction indicator light circuit or combination meter. Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (W/O STI)>MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT .
  5. PERFORM DIAGNOSIS. 
    1. Perform the Clear Memory Mode. Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (W/O STI)>CLEAR MEMORY MODE .
    2. Perform the Inspection Mode or Drive Cycle. Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (W/O STI)>INSPECTION MODE . Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (W/O STI)>DRIVE CYCLE .

    Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool?

    Yes:  Inspect using "Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (W/O STI)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    No:  Finish the diagnosis.