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Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)

  1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. <Ref. to SPECIAL TOOL , PREPARATION TOOL, General Description.>
  2. Connect the diagnosis cable to the 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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    2. Connect the diagnosis cable to the data link connector.
      CAUTION: Do not connect 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 the {Each System Check}.
  6. On the «System Selection Menu» display screen, select the {Brake Control}.
  7. Select the [OK] after the {VDC} is displayed.
  8. On the «VDC Diagnosis» screen, select the {Diagnostic Code(s) Display}.
    NOTE:
    • For details concerning operation procedures, 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 VDCCM&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 VDC and Subaru Select Monitor cannot communicate, check the communication circuit. <Ref. to COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE , INSPECTION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
    SUBARU SELECT MONITOR DISPLAY SCREEN REFERENCE

    Display Contents to be monitored
    Current The current DTC is displayed on Subaru Select Monitor display screen.
    Old The latest DTC in previous troubles is displayed on Subaru Select Monitor display screen.
    Older The second latest DTC in previous troubles is displayed on Subaru Select Monitor display screen.
    Third previous The third latest DTC in previous problems is displayed on Subaru Select Monitor display screen.