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2006 Saab 9-2X F4-2.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Subaru Select Monitor
Subaru Select Monitor
OPERATION
1. HOW TO USE SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit.
2. Connect the diagnosis cable to Subaru Select Monitor.
3. Insert the cartridge into Subaru Select Monitor.
4. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.
1. Data link connector located in the lower portion of instrument panel (on driver's side).
2. Connect the diagnosis cable to data link connector.
CAUTION: Do not connect scan tools except for Subaru Select Monitor and general scan tool.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and Subaru Select Monitor power switch to ON.
6. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, call up DTC and various data, then record them.
2. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR ENGINE (NORMAL MODE)
Refer to Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for information about how to indicate DTC. List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
3. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR ENGINE (OBD MODE)
Refer to Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for information about how to indicate DTC. List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
4. READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE. (NORMAL MODE)
1. On the Main Menu display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
2. On the System Selection Menu display screen, select the {Engine} and press the [YES] key.
3. Press the [YES] key after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the Engine Diagnosis display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and then press the [YES] key.
5. On the Data Display Menu display screen, select the {Data Display} and press the [YES] key.
6. Using the scroll key, scroll the display screen up or down until the desired data is shown.
^ A list of the support data is shown in the table.
5. READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE (OBD MODE)
1. On the Main Menu display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
2. On the System Selection Menu display screen, select the {Engine} and press the [YES] key.
3. Press the [YES] key after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the Engine Diagnosis display screen, select the {OBD system} and press the [YES] key.
5. On the OBD Menu display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and press the [YES] key.
6. On the Data Display Menu display screen, select the {Data Display} and press the [YES] key.
7. Using the scroll key, scroll the display screen up or down until the desired data is shown.
^ A list of the support data is shown in the table.
6. READ FREEZE FRAME DATA FOR ENGINE (OBD MODE)
1. On the Main Menu display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
2. On the System Selection Menu display screen, select the {Engine Control System} and press the [YES] key.
3. Press the [YES] key after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the Engine Diagnosis display screen, select the {OBD System} and press the [YES] key.
5. On the OBD Menu display screen, select the {Freeze Frame Data} and press the [YES] key.
^ A list of support data is shown in the table.
7. LED OPERATION MODE FOR ENGINE
1. On the Main Menu display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
2. On the System Selection Menu display screen, select the {Engine} and press the [YES] key.
3. Press the [YES] key after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the Engine Diagnosis display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and then press the [YES] key.
5. On the Data Display Menu display screen, select the {Data & LED Display} and press the [YES] key.
6. Using the scroll key, scroll the display screen up or down until the desired data is shown.
^ A list of the support data is shown in the table.
8. VIN REGISTRATION
1. On the Main Menu display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
2. On the System Selection Menu display screen, select the {Engine} and press the [YES] key.
3. Press the [YES] key after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the Engine Diagnosis display screen, select the {VIN registration} and press the [YES] key.
5. Perform the procedure as shown in the display.
NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, refer to "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL"
OPERATION
1. HOW TO USE SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit.
2. Connect the diagnosis cable to Subaru Select Monitor.
3. Insert the cartridge into Subaru Select Monitor.
4. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.
1. Data link connector located in the lower portion of instrument panel (on driver's side).
2. Connect the diagnosis cable to data link connector.
CAUTION: Do not connect scan tools except for Subaru Select Monitor and general scan tool.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and Subaru Select Monitor power switch to ON.
6. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, call up DTC and various data, then record them.
2. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR ENGINE (NORMAL MODE)
Refer to Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for information about how to indicate DTC. List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
3. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR ENGINE (OBD MODE)
Refer to Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for information about how to indicate DTC. List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
4. READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE. (NORMAL MODE)
1. On the Main Menu display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
2. On the System Selection Menu display screen, select the {Engine} and press the [YES] key.
3. Press the [YES] key after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the Engine Diagnosis display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and then press the [YES] key.
5. On the Data Display Menu display screen, select the {Data Display} and press the [YES] key.
6. Using the scroll key, scroll the display screen up or down until the desired data is shown.
^ A list of the support data is shown in the table.
5. READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE (OBD MODE)
1. On the Main Menu display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
2. On the System Selection Menu display screen, select the {Engine} and press the [YES] key.
3. Press the [YES] key after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the Engine Diagnosis display screen, select the {OBD system} and press the [YES] key.
5. On the OBD Menu display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and press the [YES] key.
6. On the Data Display Menu display screen, select the {Data Display} and press the [YES] key.
7. Using the scroll key, scroll the display screen up or down until the desired data is shown.
^ A list of the support data is shown in the table.
6. READ FREEZE FRAME DATA FOR ENGINE (OBD MODE)
1. On the Main Menu display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
2. On the System Selection Menu display screen, select the {Engine Control System} and press the [YES] key.
3. Press the [YES] key after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the Engine Diagnosis display screen, select the {OBD System} and press the [YES] key.
5. On the OBD Menu display screen, select the {Freeze Frame Data} and press the [YES] key.
^ A list of support data is shown in the table.
7. LED OPERATION MODE FOR ENGINE
1. On the Main Menu display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
2. On the System Selection Menu display screen, select the {Engine} and press the [YES] key.
3. Press the [YES] key after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the Engine Diagnosis display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and then press the [YES] key.
5. On the Data Display Menu display screen, select the {Data & LED Display} and press the [YES] key.
6. Using the scroll key, scroll the display screen up or down until the desired data is shown.
^ A list of the support data is shown in the table.
8. VIN REGISTRATION
1. On the Main Menu display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
2. On the System Selection Menu display screen, select the {Engine} and press the [YES] key.
3. Press the [YES] key after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the Engine Diagnosis display screen, select the {VIN registration} and press the [YES] key.
5. Perform the procedure as shown in the display.
NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, refer to "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL"
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.