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Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)

  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. Data link connector is located in the lower portion of instrument panel (on the driver's side).
      Fig 3: Identifying Data Link Connector Location
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    2. Connect the diagnosis cable to the data link connector.
      CAUTION: Do not connect the scan tools except for Subaru Select Monitor.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and turn the Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
    Fig 4: Identifying Subaru Select Monitor Switch
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  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} and press the [YES] key.
  8. Press the [YES] key after the {VDC AWD AT} is displayed.
  9. On the «VDC Diagnosis» screen, select the {Diagnostic Code(s) Display}, and then press the [YES] key.
    NOTE:
    • For details concerning operation procedures, refer to the "Subaru Select Monitor Operation Manual".
    • For details concerning DTCs, refer to "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". < Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >
    • DTCs are displayed up to three in detected order.
    • If a particular DTC is not stored in memory properly at the occurrence of problem (due to a drop in VDCCM&H/U power supply etc.), the DTC suffixed with a question mark"?" is displayed on Subaru Select Monitor display screen. This shows it may be an unreliable reading.
  10. If VDC and Subaru Select Monitor cannot communicate, check the communication circuit. < Ref. to COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE , INSPECTION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
    DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

    Display Contents to be monitored
    Current The current DTC is displayed on Subaru Select Monitor display screen.
    Old The latest DTC in previous troubles is displayed on Subaru Select Monitor display screen.
    Older The second latest DTC in previous troubles is displayed on Subaru Select Monitor display screen.
    Third previous The third latest DTC in previous problems is displayed on Subaru Select Monitor display screen.
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