2004 Subaru Forester XT, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): Operation

  1. SUBARU SELECT MONITOR (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 Control System} and press the [YES] key.
    3. Press the [YES] key after the information of engine type is displayed.
    4. On the << Engine Diagnosis >> display screen, select the {DTC Display} and press the [YES] key.
    5. On the << DTC Display >> display screen, select the {Current DTC} or {History DTC} and press the [YES] key.
    NOTE:
    • For detailed operation procedure, refer to the SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL. .
    • For detailed concerning DTC, refer to the List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). < Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >
  2. SUBARU SELECT MONITOR (OBD MODE) 
    1. On the << Main Menu >> display screen, select the {2. 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 is 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 {DTC Display} and press the [YES] key.
    6. Make sure that a DTC is shown on the display screen.
    NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, refer to the SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL. .
  3. OBD-II GENERAL SCAN TOOL 

    Refers to data denoting emission-related powertrain DTC.

    For details concerning DTC, refer to the List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). < Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >

    NOTE: Refer to OBD-II general scan tool manufacturer's instruction manual to access emission-related powertrain DTC (MODE $03).
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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