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Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure

CAUTION: Remove foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) from the TPMS & keyless entry Control Module connector or TPMS Control Module connector during removal and installation.
  1. PERFORM CUSTOMER INTERVIEW  .

    Ask the customer when and how the trouble occurred using the interview check list. Refer to TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (DIAGNOSTICS)>Check List for Interview .

    Did you interview the customer?

    Yes  : Go to  2.

    No  : Perform the interview, and Go to  2.

  2. BASIC INSPECTION  .

    Perform basic inspection. Refer to TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (DIAGNOSTICS)>General Description>INSPECTION .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes  : Go to  3.

    No  : Repair the faulty part found in basic inspection, and Go to  3.

  3. CHECK SUBARU SELECT MONITOR COMMUNICATION  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector. Refer to COMMON (DIAG)>DATA LINK CONNECTOR .
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON and run the Subaru Select Monitor.
    4. Select [Tire Pressure Monitor].
    NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Help" of application.

    Is communication possible?

    Yes  : Go to  4.

    No  : Check the communication circuit. Refer to TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure for Subaru Select Monitor Communication .

  4. CHECK DTC  .

    Read the DTC of [Tire Pressure Monitor] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .

    Are any DTCs displayed? (Current malfunction)

    Yes  : Record the DTC, and Go to  5.

    No  : The system has returned to a normal condition at this time. Reproduce the failure, and then perform the diagnosis again.

    NOTE: In this case, there may be temporary poor communication due to radio wave environment inside/outside the vehicle.
  5. PERFORM DIAGNOSIS  .
    1. Perform the diagnosis according to the displayed DTC. Refer to TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>LIST .
    2. Repair or replace the cause of trouble.
    3. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory of [Tire Pressure Monitor]. Refer to COMMON (DIAG)>CLEAR MEMORY .
    4. Execute the inspection mode. Refer to TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (DIAGNOSTICS)>Inspection Mode .
    5. Read the DTC of [Tire Pressure Monitor] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .

      Are any DTCs displayed? (Current malfunction)

      Yes  : Repeat step 5 until DTC is not shown.

      No  : Finish the diagnosis.