anyone know how to use one? i have access to an old one and a cartridge that will communicate with the spfi system in my hatch, but the owner doesn't remember the details of how to use it.

 

the obvious things are easy of course, but i don't understand the letter/number screens (do they represent wiring & connectors?) and i don't know what the light up numbers below the screen are for. also, i don't know if there's any more functions than just plugging in and turning on.

 

or would this be better to ask in the new gen forum?

Got a pic of it? I might know someone who has one and might be able to help.

But I need to know if its the same thing.

 

Nope, his is different.

Sorry :-\

anyone know how to use one? i have access to an old one and a cartridge that will communicate with the spfi system in my hatch, but the owner doesn't remember the details of how to use it.

 

the obvious things are easy of course, but i don't understand the letter/number screens (do they represent wiring & connectors?) and i don't know what the light up numbers below the screen are for. also, i don't know if there's any more functions than just plugging in and turning on.

 

or would this be better to ask in the new gen forum?

 

 

Here's a link where you can download the manuals so you can get the service codes for "On-Board Diagnostics":

 

http://www.onlinefreeebooks.net/automotive-machinery-power-equipment-ebooks/subaru/1996-subaru-legacy-service-manual-owners-manual-service-supplement-tsb-pdf.html

Here's a link where you can download the manuals so you can get the service codes for "On-Board Diagnostics":

 

http://www.onlinefreeebooks.net/automotive-machinery-power-equipment-ebooks/subaru/1996-subaru-legacy-service-manual-owners-manual-service-supplement-tsb-pdf.html

 

Its not the codes he is having problems reading, he wanted to know how to use the unit.

And codes for New Gens are totally different than Old Gen.

The readers to not cross-reference.

I have a FSM for my '97 Impreza which has a whole chapter on specific diagnostics using the select monitor. I can copy them off for you and mail them if you think it will help. Also, try danbob on nasioc and he might be able to help you out.

that'd be great. i've seen pages here and there showing different things but i've still never seen a good source of info for these things.

Here is a link to a SSM Operating manual.Don`t know if it is the right one.

http://www.pdfoo.com/subaru/316-12620-pdf.html#login