2006 Subaru Baja Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure: Engine

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK ENGINE START FAILURE. 
  1. Ask the customer when and how the 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 CHECK ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL).  Does CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp illuminate? Go to step 3.  Inspection using "General Diagnostics Table". < Ref. to INSPECTION , GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC TABLE. >
3 CHECK INDICATION OF DTC ON DISPLAY. 
  1. Turn ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor or the general scan tool to data link connector.
  3. Turn ignition switch to ON and the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool switch to ON.
  4. Read DTC on the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool.
 Does the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool indicate DTC? Go to step 4.  Repair the related parts.
NOTE: If DTC is not shown on display although the MIL illuminates, perform diagnostics of MIL (CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp) circuit or combination meter. < Ref. to ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) . >
4 PERFORM THE DIAGNOSIS. 
  1. Inspect using "Diagnostics Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)".
    NOTE: < Ref. to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >
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    Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

    • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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