2015 Subaru Outback 2.5iFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

System Operation Check Mode: Operation

CAUTION: After executing the system operation check mode, execute the Clear Memory Mode <Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode.>.
Item SSM display Execution condition
Activating the actuator ON/OFF Activating the fuel pump ON/OFF Fuel Pump ON ←→ OFF Ignition switch is ON (engine OFF)
Activating the purge control solenoid valve ON/OFF CPC Solenoid Valve ON ←→ OFF
Activating the radiator fan relay ON/OFF Radiator Fan Relay ON ←→ OFF
Activating the ELCM switching valve ON/OFF ELCM switching valve ON ←→ OFF
Activating the ELCM vacuum pump ON/OFF ELCM pump ON ←→ OFF
Fuel pump control Fuel pump OFF operation OFF drive OFF At idling
Fixing the timing of idle ignition Fixed Idle Ignition Timing 16.0° At idling
Idle speed control Idle Speed Control 500 - 2000 rpm At idling
Injector control Stopping fuel injection (Cylinder selection) Injection Stop Mode Injector 1
Injector 2
Injector 3
Injector 4		 At idling
Fuel injection amount control
(All cylinders)		 Injection Quantity Control -13 - 20% At idling
EGR control valve control EGR Valve Control 0 - 255 STEP At idling
Alternator control Alternator control Low mode
Middle mode
High mode
ExHigh mode		 At idling
Active grille shutter control(1) Active Grille Shutter Control Open
Close
  • Ignition switch is ON (engine OFF)
  • Experienced 20 seconds or more of the elapsed time after starting engine (when replacing ECM)
Compression measurement Compression monitor -
  • Ignition switch is ON (engine OFF)
  • Accelerator pedal is fully depressed
NOTE:
(1) After replacing ECM or active grille shutter, be sure to perform this procedure.
  • For detailed operation procedures, refer to "PC application help for Subaru Select Monitor".
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