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Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure

CAUTION:
  • Subaru Select Monitor is required for reading DTC, reading the current data and clearing the memory.
  • Remove foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) from the engine control module (ECM) connector when removing or installing.
NOTE:
  1. CHECK PRE-INSPECTION. 
    1. Ask the customer when and how the trouble occurred using the interview check list. Ref. to BRAKE VACUUM PUMP (DIAGNOSTICS)>Check List for Interview .
    2. Check the brake vacuum pump warning light.

    Does the brake vacuum pump warning light illuminate?

    • Yes  : Go to  3.
    • No  : Go to 2. 
  2. BASIC INSPECTION. 

    Check the components which might affect the brake vacuum control. Ref. to BRAKE VACUUM PUMP (DIAGNOSTICS)>General Description>INSPECTION .

    Is the check result OK?

    • Yes  : Go to 3. 
    • No  : Repair or replace each component.
  3. CHECK INDICATION OF DTC. 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON and run the Subaru Select Monitor.
    4. Read the DTC. Ref. to BRAKE VACUUM PUMP (DIAGNOSTICS)>Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>OPERATION .
    5. Record all DTC.

    Is DTC displayed?

  4. PERFORM GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS. 

    Perform the inspection by referring to "General Diagnostic Table". Ref. to BRAKE VACUUM PUMP (DIAGNOSTICS)>General Diagnostic Table>INSPECTION .

    Is the check result OK?

    • Yes  : Finish the diagnosis.
    • No  : Go to 5. 
  5. PERFORM DIAGNOSIS. 
    1. Correct the cause of trouble according to the DTC. Ref. to BRAKE VACUUM PUMP (DIAGNOSTICS)>List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>LIST .
    2. Clear the memory. Ref. to BRAKE VACUUM PUMP (DIAGNOSTICS)>Clear memory>OPERATION .
    3. Perform the Inspection Mode. Ref. to BRAKE VACUUM PUMP (DIAGNOSTICS)>Inspection Mode>PROCEDURE .
    4. Read the DTC. Ref. to BRAKE VACUUM PUMP (DIAGNOSTICS)>Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>OPERATION .

    Is DTC displayed?

    • Yes  : Repeat step 5 until DTC is not shown.
    • No  : Finish the diagnosis.