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.
Check Using The DTC Check Sheet
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Check Using The DTC Check Sheet
- DTC check sheet for data non-arrival detection
- DTC check sheet for error detection
- Module installation check
- Write "-" marks in the field for installation check if the vehicle to be inspected does not have relevant module.
- Write "-" marks in all blank fields on the same row that the "-" mark has filled in.
- Bus off detection/data not receivedNOTE: It becomes impossible for CAN diagnostic module to read DTC, if there is a current malfunction of open harness (data not received). If this occurs, perform the "Check using the check sheet of communication for initializing" < Ref. to CHECK USING THE CHECK SHEET OF COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZINGΒ , COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE, Subaru Select Monitor. >, and use this sheet to confirm that the corresponding part becomes the past malfunction.
- Mark "X" in the field corresponding to the DTCs that has been detected by each module in the check sheet.
- Identify and repair the faulty part by referring to the example of DTC data not received. < Ref. to EXAMPLE OF DTC DATA NOT RECEIVEDΒ , LIST, List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). >
- Data abnormal detectionNOTE: If any "BUS OFF" or "NO-RECEIVE DATA" condition is detected, perform the diagnosis for these problems first.
- If several modules detect the DTC for the same module, replace the detected module.
- If one module detects the DTC, replace the module of the detected side.
- If it does not return to the normal operation, re-install the module which has been replaced, and replace the module of the detected side.
- If it does not return to the normal operation, replace both modules.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.