2004 Subaru Forester XT, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Subaru Select Monitor: Operation

  • HOW TO USE SUBARU SELECT MONITOR 
    1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. < Ref. to PREPARATION TOOL  . >
      Fig 1: Identifying Select Monitor Kit
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    2. Connect the diagnosis cable to Subaru Select Monitor.
    3. Insert the cartridge into Subaru Select Monitor. < Ref. to PREPARATION TOOL  . >
      Fig 2: Inserting Cartridge Into Select Monitor
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    4. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.
      1. Data link connector is located in the lower portion of instrument panel (on the driver's side).
        Fig 3: Identifying Data Link Connector Location
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      2. Connect the diagnosis cable to data link connector.
      CAUTION: Do not connect the scan tools except for Subaru Select Monitor and OBD-II general scan tool.
    5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
      Fig 4: Identifying Select Monitor Switch
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    6. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, call up the DTC and various data, and then record them.
  • READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR ENGINE. (NORMAL MODE) 

    Refer to Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for information about how to indicate DTC. < Ref. to READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >

  • READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR ENGINE. (OBD MODE) 

    Refer to Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for information about how to indicate DTC. < Ref. to READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >

  • 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 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 {Current Data Display & Save} and 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, move the display screen up or down until desired data is shown.
      • A list of the support data is shown in the following table.
    Fig 5: Support Data Table (1 Of 5)
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