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Read DTC

  1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit.
    Fig 1: Identifying Subaru Select Monitor Kit
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  2. Connect the diagnosis cable to Subaru Select Monitor.
  3. Insert the cartridge to Subaru Select Monitor. <Ref. to SPECIAL TOOL  PREPARATION TOOL, GENERAL DESCRIPTION. >
    Fig 2: Inserting Cartridge To 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 the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
      Fig 3: Identifying Data Link Connector
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    2. Connect the diagnosis cable to data link connector.
  5. Turn the ignition switch ON (engine is OFF), and the Subaru Select Monitor switch ON.
    Fig 4: Identifying Power 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 type is displayed.
  9. On the «Brake Control Diagnosis» screen, select the {Diagnostic Code(s) Display}, and then press the [YES] key.
    NOTE:
    Fig 5: Identifying Diagnostic Trouble Codes
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    DATA DISPLAY CHART

    Display Contents of Display
    Previous The latest DTC of the failures in the past is displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor display.
    Second previous The second latest DTC of the failures in the past is displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor display.
    Third previous The third latest DTC of the failures in the past is displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor display.
    * If the failure is occurring, "Current" is displayed on the screen.