Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure

2014 Subaru Impreza Sport LimitedSECTION Procedure
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1 PERFORM CUSTOMER INTERVIEW. 
Using the Check List for Interview, ask the customer the condition of how the trouble occurred. < Ref. to CHECK , Check List for Interview.>
Did you interview the customer? Go to step . Interview the customer. < Ref. to CHECK , Check List for Interview.>
2 CHECK LAN SYSTEM. 
Inspect LAN system. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Basic Diagnostic Procedure.> < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Basic Diagnostic Procedure.>
Is there any fault? Perform the inspection according to the diagnosis for LAN system. Go to step .
3 CHECK AUTO HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVELER SYSTEM. 
Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read DTC of the auto headlight beam leveler system inspection. < Ref. to OPERATION , Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
NOTE: If the communication function of the Subaru Select Monitor cannot be executed properly, check the communication circuit. < Ref. to COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE , INSPECTION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Is DTC displayed? Record DTC and time stamp, and perform the diagnosis according to DTC. < Ref. to LIST , List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
For time stamp, refer to "LAN SYSTEM". < Ref. to TIME STAMP , CAUTION, General Description.> < Ref. to TIME STAMP , CAUTION, General Description.>
Go to step .
4 CHECK DIAGNOSTICS WITH PHENOMENON. 
Check "Diagnostics with Phenomenon". < Ref. to DIAGNOSTICS WITH PHENOMENON .>
Does the symptom apply? Perform diagnosis according to the procedures in the diagnostics with phenomenon. Go to step .
5 CHECK TROUBLE PHENOMENON. 
  1. Perform the basic inspection and function check. < Ref. to INSPECTION , General Description.>
  2. Check the auto headlight beam leveler CM. < Ref. to CONTROL MODULE I/O SIGNAL .>
  3. Perform check of current data. < Ref. to READ CURRENT DATA .>
  4. Perform a unit check.
Was the trouble cause found? Repair or replace the cause of trouble. System is normal.
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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.