2005 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure

NOTE: Refer to "Check List for Interview". < Ref. to , Check List for Interview . >
STEP CHECK LIST

Step Check Yes No
1. CHECK PRE-INSPECTION. 
  1. Ask the customer when and how the trouble occurred using the interview checklist. < Ref. to , Check List for Interview . >
  2. Before performing diagnostics, check the components which might affect OD problems. < Ref. to , INSPECTION , General Description.<
 Is the component that might influence the OD problem normal? Go to step 2.  Repair or replace each component.
2. CHECK INDICATION OF DTC. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
  4. Read the DTC. < Ref. to , OPERATION , Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).<
    NOTE: If the communication function of the Subaru Select Monitor cannot be executed normally, check the communication circuit. < Ref. to , COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE , INSPECTION, Subaru Select Monitor.<
  5. Record all the DTCs and freeze frame data.
 Is DTC displayed? Go to step 4.  Go to step 3. 
3. PERFORM GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS. 
  1. Inspect using "General Diagnostic Table". < Ref. to , INSPECTION , General Diagnostic Table.<
  2. Perform the clear memory mode. < Ref. to , OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode.<
  3. Perform the inspection mode. < Ref. to , PROCEDURE , Inspection Mode.<
  4. Read the DTC. < Ref. to , OPERATION , Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).<
  5. Check the DTC does not displayed.
 Do the OD warning light and airbag warning light go off after starting the engine? Finish the diagnosis. Check the combination meter circuit. < Ref. to , Diagnostic Procedure when Airbag Warning Light Illuminated .<
4. PERFORM DIAGNOSIS. 
  1. Refer to "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)".< Ref. to , LIST , List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).<
  2. Correct the faulty part.
  3. Perform the clear memory mode. < Ref. to , OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode.<
  4. Perform the inspection mode. < Ref. to , PROCEDURE , Inspection Mode.<
  5. Read the DTC. < Ref. to , OPERATION , Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).<
 Is DTC displayed? Repeat the step 4 until no more DTC is shown. Finish the diagnosis.
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