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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2007OUTBACK LIMITED, 4D WAGON, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4SO)GENERAL SCAN TOOLOPERATIONHOW TO USE GENERAL SCAN TOOL

2007 Subaru Outback Limited, 4D Wagon, Automatic

How To Use General Scan Tool

2007 Subaru Outback Limited, 4D Wagon, AutomaticSECTION How To Use General Scan Tool

Prepare a scan tool (general scan tool) required by SAE J1978.
Open the cover and connect the general scan tool to the data link connector located in the lower portion of instrument panel (on the driver's side).

Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Using the general scan tool, call up DTC and freeze frame data.
General scan tool functions consist of:
1. MODE $01: Current powertrain diagnostic data
2. MODE $02: Powertrain freeze frame data
3. MODE $03: Emission-related powertrain DTC
4. MODE $04: Clear/Reset emission-related diagnostic information
5. MODE $06: Request on-board monitoring test results for intermittently monitored systems
6. MODE $07: Request on-board monitoring test results for continuously monitored systems
7. MODE $09: Request vehicle information

Read out the data according to repair procedures. (For detailed operation procedure, refer to the general scan tool instruction manual.)

NOTE: For details concerning DTC, refer to "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". <Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >

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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.