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Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure

  1. PERFORM CUSTOMER INTERVIEW  .

    Ask the customer when and how the trouble occurred using the interview check list. Ref. to ELECTRIC BRAKE BOOSTER (DIAGNOSTICS)>CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW .

    Did you interview the customer?

    Yes  : Go to  2.

    No  : Perform the interview, and Go to  2.

  2. BASIC INSPECTION  .

    Perform basic inspection. Ref. to ELECTRIC BRAKE BOOSTER (DIAGNOSTICS)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>INSPECTION .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes  : Go to  3.

    No  : Repair the faulty part found in basic inspection, and Go to  3.

  3. CHECK WARNING LIGHT  .

    Check the lighting condition of electronic parking brake warning light/brake system warning light in the combination meter. Ref. to ELECTRIC BRAKE BOOSTER (DIAGNOSTICS)>WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION PATTERN>INSPECTION .

    Does the electronic parking brake warning light/brake system warning light illuminate?

    Yes  : Go to  4.

    No  : Currently, it is normal.

  4. CHECK SUBARU SELECT MONITOR COMMUNICATION  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA LINK CONNECTOR .
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON and run the Subaru Select Monitor.
    4. Select [Electric Brake Booster].
      NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Help" of application.

    Is communication possible?

    Yes  : Go to  5.

    No  : Check the communication circuit. Ref. to ELECTRIC BRAKE BOOSTER (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SUBARU SELECT MONITOR COMMUNICATION .

  5. CHECK DTC  .

    Read the DTC of [Electric Brake Booster] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to ELECTRIC BRAKE BOOSTER (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Are DTC, time stamp and freeze frame data displayed?

    Yes  : Record the DTC, time stamp and freeze frame data. Go to  6.

    No  : Currently, it is normal.

  6. PERFORM DIAGNOSIS  .
    1. Perform the diagnosis for the displayed DTCs. Ref. to ELECTRIC BRAKE BOOSTER (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .
    2. Repair or replace the faulty parts.
    3. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory of [Electric Brake Booster]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR MEMORY .
    4. Read the DTC of [Electric Brake Booster] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to ELECTRIC BRAKE BOOSTER (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Are any DTCs displayed?

    Yes  : Repeat step  6 until DTC is not shown.

    No  : Finish the diagnosis.

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