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.
2012 Subaru Outback Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Freeze Frame Data
NOTE:
- Data stored at the time of trouble occurrence is shown on display.
- Each time a trouble occurs, the latest information is stored in the freeze frame data in memory.
- If a freeze frame data is not properly stored in memory (due to a drop in VDCCM power supply, etc.), a DTC suffixed with a question mark "?" appears on the Subaru Select Monitor display. This shows it may be an unreliable reading.
| Display | Contents to be displayed |
|---|---|
| FR Wheel Speed | Wheel speed detected by front ABS wheel speed sensor RH is displayed in km/h or MPH. |
| FL Wheel Speed | Wheel speed detected by front ABS wheel speed sensor LH is displayed in km/h or MPH. |
| RR Wheel Speed | Wheel speed detected by rear ABS wheel speed sensor RH is displayed in km/h or MPH. |
| RL Wheel Speed | Wheel speed detected by rear ABS wheel speed sensor LH is displayed in km/h or MPH. |
| Vehicle Speed | Vehicle speed calculated by VDC control module is displayed. |
| Steering Angle Sensor Op | Steering angle detected by steering angle sensor is displayed. |
| Yaw Rate Sensor Output | Vehicle angular speed detected by yaw rate sensor is displayed. |
| Longitudinal G sensor output | Vehicle longitudinal acceleration detected by longitudinal G sensor is displayed. |
| Lateral G sensor Output | Vehicle lateral acceleration detected by lateral G sensor is displayed. |
| IG power supply voltage | Voltage supplied to VDC control module is displayed. |
| Accel. Opening Angle | Acceleration opening is displayed. |
| Engine Speed | Engine speed on malfunction occurrence is displayed. |
| Steering angle flag | Whether the absolute angle of the steering angle sensor was determined is displayed. |
| Display | Contents to be displayed |
|---|---|
| EBD Control Flag | EBD control condition is displayed. |
| ABS Control Flag | ABS control condition is displayed. |
| TCS Control Flag | TCS control condition is displayed. |
| VDC Control Flag | VDC control condition is displayed. |
| E/G Control Stop Flag | Engine control command signal is displayed. |
| OFF Switch Detection | ON/OFF condition of the VDC operated by the driver is displayed. |
| Brake Switch | Brake ON/OFF is displayed. |
| Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor | Master cylinder brake fluid pressure detected by pressure sensor is displayed. |
| FL Wheel Cylinder Pressure Sensor | 0 bar is always displayed. |
| FR Wheel Cylinder Pressure Sensor | 0 bar is always displayed. |
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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