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Retrieving Codes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Connect diagnosis terminal "A" to diagnosis connector terminal No. 1. Diagnostic connector is located under left side of instrument panel. See Fig 1.
  2. Read diagnostic codes by noting number of AIR BAG warning light flashes. A long flash (1.2 seconds) indicates a 10 and a short flash (0.3 second) indicates a one. For example, a long flash followed by 2 short flashes would indicate Code 12.
  3. Code will be displayed 3 times, with a 1.5-second pause between codes. Read and record codes. Turn ignition off, remove diagnosis terminal and perform appropriate diagnostic test. See DIAGNOSTIC TESTS .
Fig 1: Retrieving Diagnostic Codes
G99F26810Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.