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Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 PERFORM CUSTOMER INTERVIEW. 
Using the Check List for Interview, ask the customer the condition of how trouble occurs. < Ref. to CHECK , Check List for Interview. >
Did you interview the customer? Go to step . Interview the customer. < Ref. to CHECK , Check List for Interview. >
2 CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION. 
Read the DTC of the CAN system using the Subaru Select Monitor. < Ref. to OPERATION , Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). >
Is DTC displayed? Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. < Ref. to LIST , List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > Go to step .
3 CHECK COMBINATION METER. 
Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read DTC of combination meter. < Ref. to READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >
Is DTC displayed? Record DTC and time stamp, and perform the diagnosis according to DTC. < Ref. to LIST , List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > For time stamp, refer to "LAN SYSTEM". < Ref. to TIME STAMP , CAUTION, General Description. > Go to step . Go to step .
4 CHECK COMBINATION METER. 
Check the operation of combination meter. < Ref. to SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK MODE . >
Is it operating normally? System is normal. Replace the combination meter. < Ref. to COMBINATION METER . >
5 PERFORM DIAGNOSIS. 
  1. Perform the Clear Memory Mode. < Ref. to CLEAR MEMORY MODE . >
  2. Perform the Inspection Mode. < Ref. to INSPECTION MODE . >
  3. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read DTC of combination meter. < Ref. to READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >
Is DTC displayed? Perform diagnosis according to the DTC. Finish the diagnosis.