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2007 Subaru Outback F6-3.0L DOHCFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Subaru Select Monitor
Subaru Select Monitor
OPERATION
1. HOW TO USE THE SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit.
2. Connect the diagnosis cable to the Subaru Select Monitor.
3. 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 the data link connector.
CAUTION: Do not connect the scan tools except for the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool.
4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and run the Subaru Select Monitor.
5. 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.
3. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR ENGINE (OBD MODE)
Refer to Read Diagnostic Trouble Code for information about how to indicate DTC.
4. READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE (NORMAL MODE)
1. On the "Main Menu" display screen, select {Each System Check}.
2. On the "System Selection Menu" display screen, select {Engine Control System}.
3. Select the [OK] after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}.
5. On the "Data Display Menu" screen, select {Data Display}.
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 given table.
5. READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE (OBD MODE)
1. On the "Main Menu" display screen, select {Each System Check}.
2. On the "System Selection Menu" display screen, select {Engine Control System}.
3. Select the [OK] after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select the {OBD System}.
5. On the "OBD Menu" display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}.
6. On the "Data Display Menu" screen, select {Data Display}.
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 given 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 {Each System Check}.
2. On the "System Selection Menu" display screen, select {Engine Control System}.
3. Select the [OK] after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select the {OBD System}.
5. On the "OBD Menu" display screen, select {Freeze Frame Data}.
- A list of the support data is shown in the given table.
NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL".
7. V.I.N. REGISTRATION
1. On the "Main Menu" display screen, select {Each System Check}.
2. On the "System Selection Menu" display screen, select {Engine Control System}.
3. Select the [OK] after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select {V.I.N. Registration}.
5. Perform the procedures shown on the display screen.
NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL".
OPERATION
1. HOW TO USE THE SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit.
2. Connect the diagnosis cable to the Subaru Select Monitor.
3. 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 the data link connector.
CAUTION: Do not connect the scan tools except for the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool.
4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and run the Subaru Select Monitor.
5. 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.
3. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR ENGINE (OBD MODE)
Refer to Read Diagnostic Trouble Code for information about how to indicate DTC.
4. READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE (NORMAL MODE)
1. On the "Main Menu" display screen, select {Each System Check}.
2. On the "System Selection Menu" display screen, select {Engine Control System}.
3. Select the [OK] after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}.
5. On the "Data Display Menu" screen, select {Data Display}.
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 given table.
5. READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE (OBD MODE)
1. On the "Main Menu" display screen, select {Each System Check}.
2. On the "System Selection Menu" display screen, select {Engine Control System}.
3. Select the [OK] after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select the {OBD System}.
5. On the "OBD Menu" display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}.
6. On the "Data Display Menu" screen, select {Data Display}.
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 given 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 {Each System Check}.
2. On the "System Selection Menu" display screen, select {Engine Control System}.
3. Select the [OK] after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select the {OBD System}.
5. On the "OBD Menu" display screen, select {Freeze Frame Data}.
- A list of the support data is shown in the given table.
NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL".
7. V.I.N. REGISTRATION
1. On the "Main Menu" display screen, select {Each System Check}.
2. On the "System Selection Menu" display screen, select {Engine Control System}.
3. Select the [OK] after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4. On the "Engine Diagnosis" display screen, select {V.I.N. Registration}.
5. Perform the procedures shown on the display 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.