2004 Subaru Forester XS, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Compulsory Valve Operation Check Mode: Operation

  1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. Refer to PREPARATION TOOL , General Description.
    Fig 1: Preparing Subaru Select Monitor Kit
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  2. Connect the diagnosis cable to Subaru Select Monitor.
  3. Insert the cartridge into Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to PREPARATION TOOL , General Description.
    Fig 2: Inserting Cartridge Into Subaru Select Monitor
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  4. Connect the test mode connector (A) at the lower portion of instrument panel (on driver's side).
    Fig 3: Connecting Test Mode Connector At Lower Portion Of Instrument Panel (On Driver's Side)
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  5. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.
    1. Data link connector is located in the lower portion of instrument panel (on driver's side).
      Fig 4: Connecting Subaru Select Monitor To Data Link Connector
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    2. Connect the diagnosis cable to data link connector.
    CAUTION: Do not connect scan tools except for Subaru Select Monitor and OBD-II general scan tool. 
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
    Fig 5: Turning Ignition Switch To ON (Engine OFF)
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  7. On << Main Menu >> display screen, select the {2. Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
  8. On << System Selection Menu >> display screen, select the {Engine Control System} and press the [YES] key.
  9. Press the [YES] key after the information of engine type is displayed.
  10. On << Engine Diagnosis >> display screen, select the {System Operation Check Mode} and press the [YES] key.
  11. On << System Operation Check Mode >> display screen, select the {Actuator ON/OFF Operation} and press the [YES] key.
  12. Select the desired compulsory actuator on the << Actuator ON/OFF Operation >> display screen and press the [YES] key.
  13. Pressing the [NO] key completes the compulsory operation check mode. The display will then return to the << Actuator ON/OFF Operation >> screen.
  • A list of the support data is shown in the following table.
    Fig 6: Compulsory Valve Operation Check Mode Support Data Chart
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NOTE:
  • The following parts will be displayed but not functional because they are not installed on the vehicle or do not correspond to compulsory valve operation check mode.
    Fig 7: Compulsory Valve Operation Check Mode Display Chart
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  • For detailed operation procedure, refer to the SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL.
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