2022 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Data Link Connector: Note

This connector is used for Subaru Select Monitor.

For detailed connection procedures, refer to "Application help".

CAUTION:
  • Do not connect any tools other than Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool because the circuit for Subaru Select Monitor may be damaged.
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Terminal No. Contents Measuring condition Standard
(i288) No. 1 - - -
(i288) No. 2 - - -
(i288) No. 3 - - -
(i288) No. 4 ←→ Chassis ground GND Always 10 Ξ© or less
(i288) No. 5 ←→ Chassis ground GND Always 10 Ξ© or less
(i288) No. 6 CAN-H - -
(i288) No. 7 - - -
(i288) No. 8 ←→ Chassis ground Ignition power supply When ignition switch is ON Battery voltage
(i288) No. 9 - - -
(i288) No. 10 - - -
(i288) No. 11 - - -
(i288) No. 12 - - -
(i288) No. 13 - - -
(i288) No. 14 CAN-L - -
(i288) No. 15 - - -
(i288) No. 16 ←→ Chassis ground Battery power supply Always Battery voltage
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