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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2002FORESTER BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)SUBARU SELECT MONITOROPERATIONREAD DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
2002 Subaru Forester Base

Read Diagnostic Trouble Code

2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Read Diagnostic Trouble Code
  1. Prepare Subaru Select Monitor kit.
    Fig 1: Identifying Subaru Select Monitor Kit
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  2. Connect diagnosis cable to Subaru Select Monitor.
  3. Insert cartridge into Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to PREPARATION TOOL  under GENERAL DESCRIPTION.
    Fig 2: Inserting Cartridge Into Subaru Select Monitor
    G02862578Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.
    1. Data link connector located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
      Fig 3: Locating Data Link Connector
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    2. Connect diagnosis cable to data link connector.
    CAUTION: Do not connect scan tools except for Subaru Select Monitor and OBD-II general scan tool.
  5. Turn ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
    Fig 4: Identifying Power Switch
    G02862580Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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 {Transmission Control System} and press the [YES] key.
  8. Press the [YES] key after displayed the information of transmission type.
  9. On the < Transmission Diagnosis > display screen, select the {Diagnostic Code(s) Display} and press the [YES] key.
  10. On the < Diagnostic Code(s) Display > display screen, select the {Latest Diagnostic Code(s)} or {Memorized Diagnostic Code(s)} and press the [YES] key.
NOTE:
  • For detailed operation procedure, refer to the SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL.
  • For details concerning diagnostic trouble codes, refer to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)  .
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