Emissions - OBD I/M Test Scan Tool Protocol

2010 Subaru Outback Sport F4-2.5L SOHCSECTION Emissions - OBD I/M Test Scan Tool Protocol
NUMBER: 11-73-05

DATE: 02/28/05

APPLICABILITY:
All 2006 and Future Model Subaru Vehicles

SUBJECT:
On-Board Diagnostic System I/M Check During State Emission Test

This bulletin provides advisory information.





During OBD I/M Check, emission inspectors should use generic scan tools, which can retrieve stored vehicle information with the table shown communication protocols for 2006 model Subaru vehicles.

Please consult Subaru Bulletin 11-72-04 for recommended readiness code set procedures for 1997 and newer Subaru vehicles as well as the proper scan tool communication protocol for 2004-2005 Subaru models.





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