2012 Subaru Outback LimitedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

MFD Error Display And Fault Content

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MFD ERROR DISPLAY AND FAULT CONTENT REFERENCE CHART

Display contents Fault cause
CHECK_DISC
  • During playback, it was not possible to read data from the CD due to scratches on the CD, etc.
  • Disc inserted upside-down, cannot detect disc.
  • Because of a focus error, cannot read disc.
  • An error occurred in the decoder section.
  • A problem occurred in the internal circuit during playback due to high temperature, etc.
MECHA_ERROR
  • During disc loading, a problem occurred in the traverse drive.
  • Operation became impossible during disc change, loading, or eject.
NO_FILE
  • After disc read operation is completed, the number of files was 0
  • A disc with no data was inserted.
  • Disc is dirty, or is upside down.
  • Nothing is recorded.
  • Is not an audio disc.
  • There are scratches on the disk.
  • A disc that cannot be played back was used.
A mechanical error/operational error of some sort occurred.
No disc is inserted.
NOTE: When the above errors are displayed, check the disc, and if no problems can be found, repair or replace the unit.
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