2005 Subaru Baja Turbo, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure: Engine

BASIC ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHART

Step Check Yes No
1. CHECK ENGINE START FAILURE. 
  1. Ask the customer when and how trouble occurred using the interview check list.

    < Ref. to CHECK, CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW . >

  2. Start the engine.
 Does the engine start? Go to step 2.  Inspection using "Diagnostics for Engine Start Failure". < Ref. to , DIAGNOSTICS FOR ENGINE STARTING FAILURE . >
2. CHECK ILLUMINATION OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT.  Does the malfunction indicator light illuminate? Go to step 3.  Inspection using "General Diagnostics Table". < Ref. to , GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC TABLE . >
3. CHECK INDICATION OF DTC ON DISPLAY. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool to data link connector.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON and the Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool switch to ON.
  4. Read the DTC on Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool.
 Does the Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool indicate DTC? Record the DTC code. Repair the trouble cause.
Ref. to , LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . Ref. to , LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .		 Repair the related parts.
NOTE: If a DTC is not shown on display although malfunction indicator light illuminates, perform diagnostics of malfunction indicator light circuit or combination meter. < Ref. to , MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT . >
4. PERFORM THE DIAGNOSIS. 
  1. Perform the clear memory mode. < Ref. to , CLEAR MEMORY MODE . >
  2. Perform the inspection mode. < Ref. to , INSPECTION MODE . >
 Does the Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool indicate DTC? Inspect using "Diagnostics Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)".
< Ref. to , DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >		 Complete the diagnosis.
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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.