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2006 Subaru Outback F4-2.5L SOHCFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Subaru Select Monitor
Subaru Select Monitor
OPERATION
1. HOW TO USE SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit.
2. Connect the diagnosis cable to Subaru Select Monitor.
3. Insert the cartridge to Subaru Select Monitor.
4. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the data link connector.
1. Data link connector is located in the lower portion of instrument panel (on the driver's side).
2. Connect the diagnosis cable to data link connector.
CAUTION: Do not connect any scan tools except Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
6. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, call up DTCs and data, then record them.
2. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR ENGINE (NORMAL MODE)
Refer to Read Diagnostic Trouble Code for information about how to indicate DTC. Displaying and Reading Trouble Codes
3. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR ENGINE (OBD MODE)
Refer to Read Diagnostic Trouble Code for information about how to indicate DTC. Displaying and Reading Trouble Codes
4. 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 has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and then press the [YES] key.
5. On the "Data Display Menu" screen, select the {Data Display} and press the [YES] key.
6. 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 the table.
NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL".
5. READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE (OBD 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 has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select the {OBD System} and press the [YES] key.
5. On the "OBD Menu" display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and then press the [YES] key.
6. On the "Data Display Menu" screen, select the {Data Display} and press the [YES] key
7. 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 the table.
NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL".
6. READ FREEZE FRAME DATA FOR ENGINE (OBD 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 has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select the {OBD System} and press the [YES] key.
5. On the "OBD Menu" display screen, select the {Freeze Frame Data} and press the [YES] key.
A list of the support data is shown in the table.
NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL".
7. LED OPERATION MODE FOR ENGINE
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 has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and then press the [YES] key.
5. On the "Data Display" screen, select the {Data LED Display} and press the [YES] key.
6. 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 the table.
NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL".
8. V.I.N. REGISTRATION
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 has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select the {VIN Registration} and press the [YES] key.
5. Perform the procedure displayed on screen.
NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL".
OPERATION
1. HOW TO USE SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit.
2. Connect the diagnosis cable to Subaru Select Monitor.
3. Insert the cartridge to Subaru Select Monitor.
4. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the data link connector.
1. Data link connector is located in the lower portion of instrument panel (on the driver's side).
2. Connect the diagnosis cable to data link connector.
CAUTION: Do not connect any scan tools except Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
6. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, call up DTCs and data, then record them.
2. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR ENGINE (NORMAL MODE)
Refer to Read Diagnostic Trouble Code for information about how to indicate DTC. Displaying and Reading Trouble Codes
3. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR ENGINE (OBD MODE)
Refer to Read Diagnostic Trouble Code for information about how to indicate DTC. Displaying and Reading Trouble Codes
4. 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 has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and then press the [YES] key.
5. On the "Data Display Menu" screen, select the {Data Display} and press the [YES] key.
6. 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 the table.
NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL".
5. READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE (OBD 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 has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select the {OBD System} and press the [YES] key.
5. On the "OBD Menu" display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and then press the [YES] key.
6. On the "Data Display Menu" screen, select the {Data Display} and press the [YES] key
7. 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 the table.
NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL".
6. READ FREEZE FRAME DATA FOR ENGINE (OBD 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 has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select the {OBD System} and press the [YES] key.
5. On the "OBD Menu" display screen, select the {Freeze Frame Data} and press the [YES] key.
A list of the support data is shown in the table.
NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL".
7. LED OPERATION MODE FOR ENGINE
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 has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and then press the [YES] key.
5. On the "Data Display" screen, select the {Data LED Display} and press the [YES] key.
6. 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 the table.
NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL".
8. V.I.N. REGISTRATION
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 has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select the {VIN Registration} and press the [YES] key.
5. Perform the procedure displayed on screen.
NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, 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:
- • 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.