Diagnostic Procedure for Subaru Select Monitor Communication: Inspection: Notes

2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Diagnosis: 

Subaru Select Monitor communication line is open or shorted.

Trouble symptom: 

Not communicable with Subaru Select Monitor.

Wiring diagram: 

CAN communication system Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM (CROSSTREK MODEL (HEV))>CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM>WIRING DIAGRAM .

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  1. CHECK SUBARU SELECT MONITOR  .
    1. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to another vehicle.
    2. Check communication condition between Subaru Select Monitor and vehicle.

    Is communication performed normally?

    Yes:  Go to  2.

    No:  Subaru Select Monitor unit or diagnosis cable is faulty. Or check the fuse on the vehicle side.

  2. CHECK DATA LINK CONNECTOR  .

    Use a tester to check for continuity in the ground circuit.

    Connector & terminal 

    (i288) No. 4 - Chassis ground:

    (i288) No. 5 - (B134) No. 50:

    Is there continuity?

    Yes:  Go to  3.

    No:  Repair or replace the open circuit.

  3. CHECK DATA LINK CONNECTOR  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Using a tester, check the power supply of data link connector.

      Connector & terminal 

      (i288) No. 8 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

      (i288) No. 16 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

    Is the voltage 10 V or more?

    Yes:  Go to  4.

    No:  Check the power supply circuits to the data link connector.

  4. CHECK CENTRAL GATEWAY CONTROL MODULE  .

    Perform the communication for initializing with the central gateway control module by connecting the Subaru Select Monitor.

    Is the communication possible with the central gateway control module?

    Yes:  Go to  5.

    No:  Perform the diagnosis for the central gateway control module. Ref. to CENTRAL GATEWAY (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SUBARU SELECT MONITOR COMMUNICATION .

  5. CHECK COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING ERROR  .

    Perform the communication for initializing with each module by connecting the Subaru Select Monitor. (For systems whose module can communicate with diagnostic devices)

    NOTE:

    By performing [CAN bus connected ECU], confirmation of minimal connection modules is possible. Ref. to  LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) (HEV)>CAN BUS CHECK  . 

    Is the communication possible with all modules?

    Yes:  The circuit has returned to a normal condition at this time. Reproduce the failure, and then perform the diagnosis again.

    NOTE:

    In this case, temporary poor contact of connector, temporary open or short circuit of harness may be the cause. 

    No:  Perform the inspection using the check sheet of communication for initializing. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) (HEV)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SUBARU SELECT MONITOR COMMUNICATION>INSPECTION>CHECK USING THE CHECK SHEET OF COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING .

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