How To Use SUBARU Select Monitor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Legacy, and 2004 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Prepare Subaru Select Monitor kit. Refer to PREPARATION TOOL .

Fig 1: Identifying Subaru Select Monitor Kit
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Connect diagnosis cable to Subaru Select Monitor.
Insert cartridge into Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to PREPARATION TOOL .

Fig 2: Inserting Cartridge Into Subaru Select Monitor
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Connect Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.
1. Data link connector (A) located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Data Link Connector
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2. Connect diagnosis cable to data link connector.
CAUTION: Do not connect scan tools except for Subaru Select Monitor and OBD-II general scan tool.
Turn ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.

Fig 4: Identifying Power Switch
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Using Subaru Select Monitor, call up diagnostic trouble code(s) and various data, then record them.