1997 SUBARU LEGACY obd

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6) After the display is gone, turn Subaru select monitor
switch and ignition switch to OFF.
NOTE:
When the ECM, battery terminals, etc. are disconnected
after memory is cleared, idling speed may increase. This is
not considered a problem because the ISC valve duty con-
trolled learning value has been cleared. To return the
engine to idling speed, idle for approximately 2 minutes
with air conditioner off.
2. OBD-II GENERAL SCAN TOOL
For clear memory procedures using the OBD-II general
scan tool, refer to the OBD-II General Scan Tool Instruction
Manual.
OBD0072A
E: INSPECTION MODE
1. PREPARATIONS FOR THE INSPECTION MODE
Raise the vehicle using a garage jack and place on safety
stands or drive the vehicle onto free rollers.

FULL-TIME AWD MODELS
WARNING:

Before raising the vehicle, ensure parking brakes
are applied.

Do not use a pantograph jack in place of a safety
stand.

Secure a rope or wire to the front and rear towing or
tie-down hooks to prevent the lateral runout of front
wheels.

Do not abruptly depress/release clutch pedal or
accelerator pedal during works even when engine is
operating at low speeds since this may cause vehicle
to jump off free rollers.

In order to prevent the vehicle from slipping due to
vibration, do not place any wooden blocks or similar
items between the safety stands and the vehicle.
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Since the rear wheels will also rotate, do not place
anything near them. Also, make sure that nobody goes
in front of the vehicle.
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FWD MODELS
WARNING:

Before raising the vehicle, ensure parking brakes
are applied.

Do not use a pantograph jack in place of a safety
stand.

If only the front wheels are raised or placed on a free
roller, apply parking brakes and lock the rear wheels.

Secure a rope or wire to the front and rear towing or
tie-down hooks to prevent the lateral runout of front
wheels.

Do not abruptly depress/release clutch pedal or
accelerator pedal during works even when engine is
operating at low speeds since this may cause vehicle
to jump off free rollers.

In order to prevent the vehicle from slipping due to
vibration, do not place any wooden blocks or similar
items between the safety stands and the vehicle.

Since the rear wheels will also rotate, do not place
anything near them. Also, make sure that nobody goes
in front of the vehicle.
OBD0057A
2. SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
After performing diagnostics and clearing the memory,
check for any remaining unresolved trouble data.
1) Prepare Subaru select monitor and cartridge.
ST1 498307500 SELECT MONITOR KIT
ST2 498346300 CARTRIDGE
G3M0151
2) Turn ignition switch and Subaru select monitor switch to
OFF.
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3) Insert cartridge into Subaru select monitor.
OBD0005H
B2M0432D
4) Connect test mode connector at the lower portion of
instrument panel (on the driver’s side), to the side of the
center console box.
OBD0059B
B2M0829B
5) Connect Subaru select monitor to data link connector.

Using data link connector for Subaru select monitor only:
Connect Subaru select monitor to its data link connector
located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the
driver’s side), to the side of the center console box.
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Using data link connector for Subaru select monitor and
OBD-II general scan tool:
(1) Connect ST to Subaru select monitor cable.
ST 498357200 ADAPTER CABLE
OBD0006F
B2M0433D
(2) Open the cover and connect Subaru select monitor
to data link connector located in the lower portion of the
instrument panel (on the driver’s side), to the lower
cover.
CAUTION:
Do not connect scan tools except for Subaru select
monitor and OBD-II general scan tool.
OBD0060
6) Turn ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and Subaru
select monitor switch to ON.
7) Start the engine.
NOTE:

Ensure the selector lever is placed in the“P”position
before starting. (AT vehicles)

Depress clutch pedal when starting the engine. (MT
vehicles)
8) Using the selector lever or shift lever, turn the“P”posi-
tion switch and the“N”position switch to ON.
9) Depress the brake pedal to turn the brake switch ON.
(AT vehicles)
10) Keep engine speed in the 2,500—3,000 rpm range
for 40 seconds.
NOTE:
On models without tachometer, use the Subaru select
monitor or tachometer (Secondary pickup type).
11) Place the selector lever or shift lever in the“D”posi-
tion (AT vehicles) or“1st”gear (MT vehicles) and drive the
vehicle at 5 to 10 km/h (3 to 6 MPH).
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NOTE:

On AWD vehicles, release the parking brake.

The speed difference between front and rear wheels
may light either the ABS or the ABS/TCS warning light, but
this indicates no malfunctions. When engine control diag-
nosis is finished, perform the ABS or the ABS/TCS memory
clearance procedure of self-diagnosis system. 4-4b [T6D2] or [T9K0], or 4-4c [T6D2] or [T9J0], or 4-4d
[T6D2] or [T9J0].>
OBD0005H
B2M0432D
3. OBD-II GENERAL SCAN TOOL
After performing diagnostics and clearing the memory,
check for any remaining unresolved trouble data:
1) Connect test mode connector at the lower side of the
instrument panel (on the driver’s side), to the side of the
center console box.
OBD0006F
B2M0433D
2) Open the cover and connect the OBD-II general scan
tool to its data link connector in the lower portion of the
instrument panel (on the driver’s side), to the lower cover.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the scan tools except for Subaru select
monitor and OBD-II general scan tool.
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3) Start the engine.
NOTE:

Ensure the selector lever is placed in the“P”position
before starting. (AT vehicles)

Depress clutch pedal when starting the engine. (MT
vehicles)
4) Using the selector lever or shift lever, turn the“P”posi-
tion switch and the“N”position switch to ON.
5) Depress the brake pedal to turn the brake switch ON.
(AT vehicles)
6) Keep engine speed in the 2,500—3,000 rpm range for
40 seconds.
NOTE:
On models without tachometer, use the Subaru select
monitor or tachometer (Secondary pickup type).
7) Place the selector lever or shift lever in the“D”position
(AT vehicles) or“1st”gear (MT vehicles) and drive the
vehicle at 5 to 10 km/h (3 to 6 MPH).
NOTE:

On AWD vehicles, release the parking brake.

The speed difference between front and rear wheels
may light either the ABS or the ABS/TCS warning light, but
this indicates no malfunctions. When engine control diag-
nosis is finished, perform the ABS or the ABS/TCS memory
clearance procedure of self-diagnosis system. 4-4b [T6D2] or [T9K0], or 4-4c [T6D2] or [T9J0], or 4-4d
[T6D2] or [T9J0].>
8) Using the OBD-II general scan tool, check for diagnos-
tic trouble code(s) and record the result(s).
NOTE:

For detailed operation procedures, refer to the OBD-II
General Scan Tool Instruction Manual.

For details concerning diagnostic trouble codes, refer to
the DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST. 2-7 [T10A0], [T11A0].>
H2M1149
4. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
SHOWN ON DISPLAY. (MODE FB0 MODE>)
Using Subaru select monitor, check for diagnostic trouble
code(s) and record the result(s).
1) Select engine mode using function key.
Press the function key [0].
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2) Designate mode using function key.
Press [F] [B] [0] [ENT] in that order.
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3) Ensure diagnostic trouble code(s) is shown.
(1) When there is only one diagnostic trouble code.
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(2) When there are multiple diagnostic trouble codes.
NOTE:
For details concerning diagnostic trouble code(s), refer to
the DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST. 2-7 [T10A0], [T11A0].>
OBD0057A
F: COMPULSORY VALVE OPERATION
CHECK MODE
1. SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
1) Prepare Subaru select monitor and cartridge.
ST1 498307500 SELECT MONITOR KIT
ST2 498346300 CARTRIDGE
G3M0151
2) Turn ignition switch and Subaru select monitor switch to
OFF.
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3) Insert cartridge into Subaru select monitor.
OBD0005H
B2M0432D
4) Connect test mode connector at the lower portion of
instrument panel (on the driver’s side), to the side of the
center console box.
OBD0059B
B2M0829B
5) Connect Subaru select monitor to data link connector.

Using data link connector for Subaru select monitor only:
Connect Subaru select monitor to its data link connector
located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the
driver’s side), to the side of the center console box.
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