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Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure

CAUTION:
  • Subaru Select Monitor is required for reading DTC, performing diagnosis, reading current data, customizing and active test (compulsory drive).
  • Remove foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) from each control module connector during removal and installation.
  • For model with immobilizer, registration of immobilizer may be needed after the replacement of controller etc. For detailed procedure, refer to the "REGISTRATION MANUAL FOR IMMOBILIZER".
NOTE:
  • To check harness for open or short circuits, shake the suspected trouble spot or connector.
  • Check List for Interview <Re. to CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW .>
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

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 (CAN DIAGNOSTIC IS NOT USED)  .
Check components which might affect CAN communication problem. <Ref. to INSPECTION WITHOUT USING CAN DIAGNOSTIC , INSPECTION, General Description.>
Is the component that might affect CAN communication problem normal? Go to step . Repair or replace each component.
3 CHECK COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING  .
Communicate with the all systems by connecting the Subaru Select Monitor.
Is the communication for initializing finished for all modules? Go to step . Check the error of communication for initializing. <Ref. to COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE , Subaru Select Monitor.>
4 BASIC INSPECTION (CAN DIAGNOSTIC IS USED)  .
Check components which might affect CAN communication problem. <Ref. to INSPECTION USING CAN DIAGNOSTIC , INSPECTION, General Description.>
Is the component that might affect CAN communication problem normal? Go to step . Repair or replace each component.
5 CHECK DTC  .
  1. Start the engine and read all DTCs.
    NOTE: When the engine does not start, perform the diagnosis for the engine start malfunction. <Ref. to DIAGNOSTICS FOR ENGINE STARTING FAILURE .> <Ref. to DIAGNOSTICS FOR ENGINE STARTING FAILURE .>
  2. Record all DTCs, time stamp and freeze frame data.
    NOTE: For time stamp, refer to "TIME STAMP" of General Description. <Ref. to TIME STAMP , CAUTION, General Description.>
Is DTC U**** displayed on Subaru Select Monitor? Go to step . Go to step .
6 CHECK DTC  .
  1. Perform the inspection using the DTC check sheet. <Ref. to CHECK USING THE DTC CHECK SHEET , LIST, List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
  2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read all DTCs.
Is DTC U**** displayed on Subaru Select Monitor? Go to step . Go to step .
7 PERFORM GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS  .
Inspect using the "General Diagnostic Table". <Ref. to GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC TABLE .>
Is result of inspection OK? LAN system is normal. Go to step .
8 PERFORM DIAGNOSIS  .
  1. Correct the cause of trouble.
  2. Perform the Clear Memory Mode. <Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode.>
  3. Read the DTC. <Ref. to OPERATION , Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor? Repeat step 8 until DTC is not shown. Finish the diagnosis.