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Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)

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  1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. < Ref. to SPECIAL TOOL , PREPARATION TOOL, General Description. >
    Fig 1: Identifying Subaru Select Monitor Kit
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  2. Connect the diagnosis cable to the Subaru Select Monitor.
  3. Insert the cartridge to the Subaru Select Monitor. < Ref. to SPECIAL TOOL , PREPARATION TOOL, General Description. >
    Fig 2: Inserting Cartridge Into Subaru Select Monitor
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  4. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the data link connector.
    1. The data link connector is located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
      Fig 3: Locating Data Link Connector Location
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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.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and turn the Subaru Select Monitor switch ON.
    Fig 4: Identifying Subaru Select Monitor Switch
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  6. On the «Main Menu» display screen, select {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
  7. On the «System Selection Menu» display screen, select the {Tire Pressure Monitor} and press the [YES] key.
  8. Press the [YES] key after the {Model Year} is displayed.
  9. On the «Tire Pressure Monitor Diagnosis» screen, select the {DTC Display}, and then press the [YES] key.
    NOTE:
    • For details concerning the operation procedures, refer to the "Subaru Select Monitor Operation Manual".
    • For details concerning DTCs, refer to List of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). < Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >
    • All DTCs detected will be displayed.
    • If a particular DTC is not properly stored in memory (due to a voltage drop of the tire air pressure monitor control module power supply, etc.) when a problem occurs, a DTC suffixed with a question mark will appears on the Subaru Select Monitor display. This shows it may be an unreliable reading.
  10. If communication is not possible between the tire pressure monitoring control module and the Subaru Select Monitor, check the communication circuit. < Ref. to COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE , INSPECTION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
  11. When DTC is not displayed, check the indicator circuit and communication circuit. < Ref. to WITHOUT DTC , INSPECTION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
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