2013 Subaru BRZ Limited, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Checking/clearing DTC

  1. Checking DTC (reading with SSM3)
    1. Connect the SSM3 to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn on the SSM3.
    4. Select the following menu items using the SSM3: [BRZ Check] / [Each System Check] / [Engine Control System] / [Inspection of DTC]
    5. Check DTC ([Present fault] / [Pending DTC]).
      Displayed items Contents
      [Present fault] DTCs that indicate the error
      [Pending DTC]
      • DTCs that indicate the temporary error
      • Indicates the possibility of error though the error is not confirmed.
      [Readiness code] Self-diagnostic status can be monitored concerning the given DTC.
      NOTE:
      • After the test drive, check that the self-diagnosis for the target DTC is completed successfully by confirming [Readiness code], and then check [Present fault] or [Pending DTC].
      • For DTCs (P0171, etc.) that detect error in two trips, the error occurred in the first trip is stored to the engine control computer as temporary error.
      • Store the freeze frame data together with the current malfunction and pending code.
  2. Clearing DTC using SSM3
    1. Connect the SSM3 to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn on the SSM3.
    4. Using the SSM3, select the following menu items, and clear the DTC: [BRZ check] / [Each System Check] / [Engine Control System] / [Clear Memory]
      CAUTION:
      • When the clearing DTC cannot be performed successfully, turn the ignition switch to OFF, and then retry the operation.
      • Do not clear the DTC using SSM3 until the cause of failure is identified.
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