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.
DTC check sheet
- Bus off detection/data not received
- Data abnormal detection
- MODULE INSTALLATION CHECK
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- Using the check sheet for communication for initializing, check the vehicle installation module (module targeted for CAN communication).
- Write "-" marks in the field for installation check (A) 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.
Was the module installation check above performed?
Yes: Go to 2.
No: Perform the module installation check, Go to 2.
- CHECK DTC (BUS OFF DETECTION/DATA NOT RECEIVED)
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Check the DTC. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) (HEV)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
NOTE: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 LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) (HEV)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SUBARU SELECT MONITOR COMMUNICATION>INSPECTION>CHECK USING THE CHECK SHEET OF COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING ., and use this check sheet to confirm that the corresponding part becomes the past malfunction.
Is DTC bus off or data not received?
Yes: Go to 3.
No: Perform the diagnosis for the displayed DTCs. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) (HEV)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .
- CHECK DTC (BUS OFF DETECTION/DATA NOT RECEIVED)
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Mark "X" in the field corresponding to the DTCs that has been detected by each module in the DTC check sheet.
Were all the corresponding fields in the DTC check sheet filled?
Yes: Go to 4.
No: Fill all the corresponding fields in the DTC check sheet, Go to 4.
- CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
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Check the CAN communication line by referring to the example of DTC data not received.
Is CAN communication line faulty?
Yes: Repair or replace the faulty portion of the harness.
No: Perform the diagnosis for the displayed DTCs. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) (HEV)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .
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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.