Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2005 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Led Operation Mode For Engine
- On the << Main Menu>> display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
- On the << System Selection Menu>> display screen, select the {Engine} and press the [YES] key.
- Press the [YES] key after the information of engine type has been displayed.
- On the << Engine Diagnosis>> display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and then press the [YES] key.
- On the << Data Display Menu>> display screen, select the {Data & LED Display} and press the [YES] key.
- Using the scroll key, scroll the display screen up or down until the desired data is shown.
- A list of the support data is shown in LED OPERATION MODE FOR ENGINE CHARTΒ .
LED OPERATION MODE FOR ENGINE CHART
| Remarks | Display | Message | When LED "ON" required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test mode signal | Test mode terminal | D check/U check | D check |
| Neutral position switch signal | Neutral SW | Neutral/Other than neutral | Neutral |
| Idle switch signal | Soft idle SW | Idle/Other than idle | In idle |
| Ignition switch signal | Ignition SW | ON Input/OFF Input | ON input |
| Power steering switch signal | Power steering SW | ON Input/OFF Input | ON input |
| Air conditioning switch signal | A/C SW | ON Input/OFF Input | ON input |
| Starter switch signal | Starter SW | ON Input/OFF Input | ON input |
| Front oxygen monitor 1 | FtO2 monitor 1 | Lean/Rich | Rich |
| Front oxygen monitor 2 | FtO2 monitor 2 | Lean/Rich | Rich |
| Knocking signal | Knock signal | Yes/No | Yes |
| Crankshaft position sensor signal | Crankshaft angle signal | Yes/No | Yes |
| Camshaft position sensor signal | Camshaft angle signal | Yes/No | Yes |
| Rear defogger switch signal | Rear defogger SW | ON Input/OFF Input | ON input |
| Blower fan switch signal | Blower fan SW | ON Input/OFF Input | ON input |
| Light switch signal | Light SW | ON Input/OFF Input | ON input |
| Air conditioning lock signal | A/C lock signal | ON Input/OFF Input | ON input |
| A/C middle pressure switch signal | A/C middle pressure SW | ON Input/OFF Input | ON input |
| Air conditioner compressor relay signal | Compressor relay | ON output/OFF output | ON output |
| Pressure control solenoid valve signal | PCV Solenoid | ON/OFF | When pressure control valve is ON. |
| Drain valve signal | Vent Control Solenoid | ON/OFF | When drain valve is ON. |
| Fuel tank sensor control valve signal | Tank Sensor Cntl Valve | ON/OFF | When fuel tank sensor control valve is ON. |
| AT retard angle demand signal | AT retard angle demand | Yes/No | Yes |
| AT fuel cut signal | AT fuel cut | Yes/No | Yes |
| VDC torque down prohibition output | Torque down output | ON/OFF | Prohibition |
| VDC torque down demand | Torque down demand | Yes/No | Yes |
| AT coordinate permission signal | AT coordinate permission signal | ON/OFF | Permission |
| Electronic throttle control motor relay signal | ETC motor relay | ON/OFF | ON |
| Stop light switch signal | Stop SW | ON Input/OFF Input | ON input |
| SET/COAST switch signal | SET/CST SW | ON Input/OFF Input | ON input |
| RESUME/ACCEL switch signal | RES/ACC SW | ON Input/OFF Input | ON input |
| Brake switch signal | Brake SW | ON Input/OFF Input | ON input |
| Main switch signal | Main SW | ON Input/OFF Input | ON input |
| Body integrated unit data reception | Body Int. Unit Data | Yes/No | Yes |
| Body integrated unit counter update | Body Int. Unit Count | Yes/No | Yes |
| Cruise control cancel switch signal | CC Cancel SW | ON Input/OFF Input | ON input |
NOTE:
For detailed operation procedure, refer to the generic scan tool instruction cards, refer to the SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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