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Read Diagnostic Trouble Code

  1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. <Ref. to SPECIAL TOOL , PREPARATION TOOL, General Description. >
  2. Connect the diagnosis cable to Subaru Select Monitor.
  3. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the data link connector.
    1. Data link connector is located in the lower portion of instrument panel (on the driver's side).
      Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector
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      1. Data link connector
    2. Connect the diagnosis cable to data link connector.
    CAUTION: Do not connect the scan tools other than the Subaru Select Monitor.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and run the Subaru Select Monitor.
  5. On the «Main Menu» display screen, select {Each System Check}.
  6. On the «System Selection Menu» display screen, select {Brake Control}.
  7. Select the [OK] after the {ABS} is displayed.
  8. On the «ABS Diagnosis» screen, select {DTC Display}.
    NOTE:
    • For details concerning operation procedure, refer to the "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL ".
    • For details concerning DTCs, refer to List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). <Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >
    • Up to 3 DTCs are displayed in the order of detection.
    • If a particular DTC is not stored in memory properly at the occurrence of problem (due to a drop in ABSCM & H/U power supply etc.), the DTC suffixed with a question mark "?" is displayed on Subaru Select Monitor display screen. This shows it may be an unreliable reading.
  9. If communication is not possible between the ABS and the Subaru Select Monitor, check the communication circuit. <Ref. to COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE , INSPECTION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
  10. When DTC is not displayed, check the meter circuit and the CAN communication circuit. <Ref. to WITHOUT DTC , INSPECTION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
SUBARU SELECT MONITOR DISPLAY REFERENCE

Display Contents to be monitored
Current The current DTC is displayed on Subaru Select Monitor display screen.
Previous The latest DTC from the history of previous problems is displayed on Subaru Select Monitor display screen.
Second previous The second latest DTC from the history of previous problems is displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor display screen.
Third previous The third latest DTC from the history of previous problems is displayed on Subaru Select Monitor display screen.