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Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)

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  1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. <Ref. to PREPARATION TOOL , General Description. >
    Fig 1: Identifying Subaru Select Monitor Kit
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  2. Prepare the personal computer which has been installed the Subaru Select Monitor.
  3. Connect the USB cable between SDI (Subaru Diagnosis Interface) and USB port on the personal computer (dedicated port for the Subaru Select Monitor).
    NOTE: The dedicated port for the Subaru Select Monitor means the USB port which was used to install the Subaru Select Monitor.
  4. Connect the diagnosis cable to SDI.
  5. Connect the SDI to data link connector located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
    Fig 2: Identifying Data Link Connector Location
    G05663967Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Start a PC.
  7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF), and run the "PC application for Subaru Select Monitor".
  8. Call up DTC and data, then record them.
NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, refer to the help on PC application for Subaru Select Monitor.