Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When malfunction of airbag system occurs, the DTC stored in airbag control module will be read out.

Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. Refer to SPECIAL TOOL , PREPARATION TOOL , .
Connect the diagnosis cable to Subaru Select Monitor.
Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.
1. Data link connector is located in the lower portion of instrument panel (on the driver's side).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector
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2. Connect the diagnosis cable to data link connector.
CAUTION: Do not connect the scan tools other than the Subaru Select Monitor.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and run the Subaru Select Monitor.
On «Main Menu display, select {Each System Check}.
On «System Selection Menu» display, select {Airbag System}.
After {Airbag System} is displayed, select [OK].
Select the {Diagnostic Code(s) Display} in «Airbag System».

NOTE:

For details concerning the operation procedure, refer to "PC application help for Subaru Select Monitor".
For details concerning DTCs, refer to List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). Refer to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .