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Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)

  1. Prepare Subaru Select Monitor kit.
    Fig 1: Identifying Subaru Select Monitor Kit
    G02873206Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect diagnosis cable to Subaru Select Monitor.
  3. Insert cartridge into Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to SPECIAL TOOLS  .
    Fig 2: Inserting Cartridge Into Subaru Select Monitor
    G02873207Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.
    1. Data link connector located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
      Fig 3: Locating Data Link Connector
      G02873208Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Connect diagnosis cable to data link connector.
  5. Turn ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and Subaru Select Monitor switch (1) to ON.
    Fig 4: Locating Subaru Select Monitor Switch
    G02873209Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. On the << Main Menu >> display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
  7. On the << System Selection Menu >> display screen, select the {Brake Control System} and press the [YES] key.
  8. Press the [YES] key after displayed the information of ABS type.
  9. On the << ABS Diagnosis >> display screen, select the {Diagnostic Code(s) Display} and press the [YES] key.
  10. On the << Diagnostic Code(s) Display >> display screen, select the {Current Diagnostic Code(s)} or {History Diagnostic Code(s)} and press the [YES] key.
NOTE:
  • For detailed operation procedure, refer to the SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL.
  • For details concerning diagnostic trouble codes, refer to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC)  .
  • A maximum of 3 DTC are displayed in order of occurrence.
  • If a particular DTC is not properly stored in memory (due to a drop in ABSCM & H/U power supply, etc.) when a problem occurs, the DTC, followed by a question mark "?", appears on the select monitor display. This shows it may be an unreliable reading.
SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION CHART

Display screen Contents to be monitored
Latest The most recent trouble code appears on the select monitor display.
Old The second most recent trouble code appears on the select monitor display.
Older The third most recent trouble code appears on the select monitor display.
Reference A specified period of time proceeding trouble code appears on the select monitor display.