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Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure

CAUTION:
  • Subaru Select Monitor is required for reading DTC, performing diagnosis and reading current data.
  • Remove foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) from the body integrated unit connector during removal and installation.
  • Registration of immobilizer may be needed after the replacement of control modules, etc. For detailed procedure, refer to the "REGISTRATION MANUAL FOR IMMOBILIZER" provided as a separate volume.
NOTE:
  • To check harness for open or short circuits, shake the suspected trouble spot or connector.
  • Check List for Interview <Ref. to CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW .>
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK PRE-INSPECTION. 
Ask the customer when and how the trouble occurred using the interview check list. <Ref. to CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW .>
Did you interview the customer? Go to step . Interview the customer.
2 BASIC INSPECTION. 
Check components which might affect body control. <Ref. to INSPECTION , General Description.>
Is the check result of the component that might influence the body control problem OK? Go to step . Repair or replace each component.
3 CHECK DTC. 
  1. Read the DTC. <Ref. to OPERATION , Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
    NOTE: If the communication function of the Subaru Select Monitor cannot be executed properly, check the communication circuit. <Ref. to COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE , Subaru Select Monitor.>
  2. Record all DTCs, time stamp and freeze frame data.
    NOTE: For time stamp, refer to "LAN SYSTEM". <Ref. to TIME STAMP , CAUTION, General Description.>
Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor? Perform the diagnosis for the displayed DTCs. <Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .> Go to step . Go to step .
4 PERFORM GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS. 
Inspect using the "General Diagnostic Table". <Ref. to GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC TABLE .>
Is the check result OK? The body control system is normal. Go to step .
5 PERFORM DIAGNOSIS. 
  1. Perform the Clear Memory Mode. <Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode.>
  2. Perform the Inspection Mode. <Ref. to INSPECTION MODE .>
Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor? Perform the diagnosis for the displayed DTCs. <Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .> Finish the diagnosis.