Across 2 Subaru vehicles we track, 7 scan tools are verified for Injector Coding in maker coverage lists. Autel MaxiCOM MK808S is verified on 2 of the 2, XTOOL D8 on 2. Function names differ by tool: “Injector code new registration (Tool to ECM)”, “Injector Code New Registration (SSM to ECM) (engine); Read Injector Code (ECM to SSM) (engine); Injector Code Display (engine)”, “Injector Code New Registration (Tool to ECM) (EGI)”.
| Vehicle | Tool | Status | Function (maker's wording) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020+ Subaru Outback | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Injector code new registration (Tool to ECM)” Checked for model year 2021 (Autel: Legacy/Liberty/Outback, 21MY VIN 4S*BW/4S*BT) |
| 2020+ Subaru Outback | XTOOL D8 | ✓ Supported | “Injector Code New Registration (SSM to ECM) (engine); Read Injector Code (ECM to SSM) (engine); Injector Code Display (engine)” Checked for model year 2020; SUBARU vehicle software V9.60 (XTOOL function query, embedded in xtoolglobal.com/pages/vehicle-coverage) |
| 2020+ Subaru Outback | Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro | ✓ Supported | “Injector code new registration (Tool to ECM)” Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "906Pro (MaxiSys MS906 Pro)", Subaru > Legacy/Liberty/Outback > 21MY (VIN:4S*BW************,4S*BT************); systems: ECM (Engine) |
| 2020+ Subaru Outback | Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 | ✓ Supported | “Injector code new registration (Tool to ECM)” Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "MaxiSys MS908S3", Subaru > Legacy/Liberty/Outback > 21MY (VIN:4S*BW************,4S*BT************); systems: ECM (Engine) |
| 2020+ Subaru Outback | Autel MaxiCheck MX900 | ✓ Supported | “Injector code new registration (Tool to ECM)” Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "MaxiCheck MX900", Subaru > Legacy/Liberty/Outback > 21MY (VIN:4S*BW************,4S*BT************); systems: ECM (Engine) |
| 2020+ Subaru Outback | Launch X-431 PRO | ✓ Supported | “Injector Code New Registration (Tool to ECM) (EGI)” Checked for model year 2021; path: qcar: North America > Professional diagnostic > X-431 PRO > Subaru > Legacy / Liberty / Outback > 2021 > Special Function |
| 2019-2024 Subaru Forester | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Injector code new registration (Tool to ECM)” Checked for model year 2021 (Autel: 21MY VIN JF2/4S) |
| 2019-2024 Subaru Forester | XTOOL D8 | ✓ Supported | “Injector Code New Registration (SSM to ECM) (engine); Read Injector Code (ECM to SSM) (engine); Injector Code Display (engine)” Checked for model year 2019; SUBARU vehicle software V9.60 (XTOOL function query, embedded in xtoolglobal.com/pages/vehicle-coverage) |
| 2019-2024 Subaru Forester | Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro | ✓ Supported | “Injector code new registration (Tool to ECM)” Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "906Pro (MaxiSys MS906 Pro)", Subaru > Forester > 21MY (VIN: JF2**************, 4S***************); systems: ECM (Engine) |
| 2019-2024 Subaru Forester | Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 | ✓ Supported | “Injector code new registration (Tool to ECM)” Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "MaxiSys MS908S3", Subaru > Forester > 21MY (VIN: JF2**************, 4S***************); systems: ECM (Engine) |
| 2019-2024 Subaru Forester | Autel MaxiCheck MX900 | ✓ Supported | “Injector code new registration (Tool to ECM)” Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "MaxiCheck MX900", Subaru > Forester > 21MY (VIN: JF2**************, 4S***************); systems: ECM (Engine) |
| 2019-2024 Subaru Forester | Launch X-431 PRO | ✓ Supported | “Injector Code New Registration (Tool to ECM) (EGI)” Checked for model year 2021; path: qcar: North America > Professional diagnostic > X-431 PRO > Subaru > Forester > 2021 > Special Function |
| 2019-2024 Subaru Forester | TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 | ✓ Supported | “Injector Code New Registration (Tool to ECM); Injector Code New Registration (TOOL to ECM)” Checked for model year 2021; version not listed by TOPDON; path: TOPDON vehicle coverage > Diagnostic Functions > Phoenix Lite 2 > Subaru > Forester > 2021 > Special Function (sub-function list) |
Tools not listed are not yet verified for this job on these vehicles, which is not the same as unsupported.
By tool: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S (same list: Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro, Autel MaxiSys MS908S3, Autel MaxiCheck MX900) · Launch X-431 PRO · XTOOL D8
Entering each new injector's calibration code (IQA, trim or flow code) into the engine computer so fuel delivery matches that injector. Needed on many diesels and some gasoline direct-injection engines after replacement.
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Verified in maker coverage lists: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S (2 of 2 Subaru vehicles), XTOOL D8 (2 of 2 Subaru vehicles), Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro (2 of 2 Subaru vehicles), Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 (2 of 2 Subaru vehicles), Autel MaxiCheck MX900 (2 of 2 Subaru vehicles), Launch X-431 PRO (2 of 2 Subaru vehicles), TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 (1 of 2 Subaru vehicles).
2020+ Subaru Outback, 2019-2024 Subaru Forester.
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