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.
2007 Subaru Forester X, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Compulsory Valve Operation Check Mode: Operation
- Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. <Ref. to PREPARATION TOOL , General Description. >
- Connect the diagnosis cable to the Subaru Select Monitor.
- Connect the test mode connector (A) at the lower portion of instrument panel (on the driver's side).
- Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the data link connector.
- Data link connector is located in the lower portion of instrument panel (on the driver's side).
- Connect the diagnosis cable to the data link connector.CAUTION: Do not connect scan tools except for Subaru Select Monitor and general scan tool.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and run the Subaru Select Monitor.
- On the «Main Menu» display screen, select the {Each System Check}.
- On the «System Selection Menu» display screen, select the {Engine Control System}.
- Select the [OK] after the information of engine type has been displayed.
- On the «Engine Diagnosis» display screen, select the {System Operation Check Mode}.
- On the «System Operation Check Mode» display screen, select the {Actuator ON/OFF Operation}.
- Select the desired compulsory actuator on the «Actuator ON/OFF Operation» display screen.
- Selecting the [NO] completes the compulsory valve operation check mode. The display will then return to the "Actuator ON/OFF Operation" screen.
- A list of the support data is shown in the following table.SUPPORT DATA CHART
Contents Display Compulsory fuel pump relay operation check Fuel Pump Relay Compulsory radiator fan relay operation check Radiator Fan Relay Compulsory air conditioning relay operation check A/C Compressor Relay Compulsory purge control solenoid valve operation check CPC Valve Duty Ratio Compulsory pressure control solenoid valve operation check PCV Solenoid Valve Compulsory air assist vent control solenoid valve operation check Vent Control Solenoid Valve NOTE:- The following parts will be displayed but not functional.EGR SOLENOID VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
Display EGR Solenoid Valve ASV Solenoid Valve FICD Solenoid Pressure Switching Sol.1 Pressure Switching Sol.2 Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid AAI Solenoid Valve Emission-bypass Valve Fuel Tank Sensor Control Valve Secondary Air Combination Valve 1 Secondary Air Combination Valve 2 Secondary Air Pump Relay - For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL ".
- The following parts will be displayed but not functional.
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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.
