Subaru Free SSM V1.2.

Installation Procedure

Document Revision: V1.0

Date of issue: 28th December 2017

Procedure Owner: DJWW Auto Diagnostics ©

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 Contents

Introduction Page 3

Models Supported & Correct USB Lead Page 4

Connecting USB interface and installing device drivers Page 5

Installing Subaru Free SSM V1.2.5 Software Page 9

Setting up Subaru Free SSM for first time use Page 12

Appendix A: Safety Precautions and warnings Page 14

Appendix B: Installing TeamViewer software for remote access

sessions with DJWW Auto Diagnostics engineers Page 15

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Introduction

To successfully complete this installation, you will need approximately 1GB of free space on your
hard drive. In addition, you require an absolute minimum of 1 GB of RAM.

You need to be running Windows XP, VISTA, 7, 8, 8.1 or Windows 10.

Both 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows are fully compatible with this software.

This installation manual has been compiled using screenshots from a Windows 7 32-bit
installation. There are no major differences between versions. Any minor differences I will expand
upon in the text where necessary.

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Models Supported & Correct USB lead

Subaru Free SSM V1.2.5 supports the following models from 1999 to 2009:

 Legacy
 Liberty
 Outback
 Baja
 Impreza (Including WRX & STi)
 Forester
 Exiga
 Tribeca

To connect with this software, you require a USB VAG KKL 409.1 type lead of the type supplied
with this package and pictured below:

Only leads purchased from DJWW Auto Diagnostics can be guaranteed to work with my software
and your vehicle.

If you require any advice with regards to lead compatibility then please contact me through eBay
and I will be glad to assist with your case.

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Connecting USB interface and installing device drivers

 Insert the CD into your CD Drive.

 Do not plug the USB cable into your laptop at this stage.

 Open the CD and double click on the file called ‘USB Lead Driver.exe’.

 When the following window appears click on install

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  The following window will then appear. Click OK.

 Now plug your USB lead into your preferred USB port

 We now need to configure the port to COM1 and set FIFO buffers to 8. Go to the control
panel (on opening you may need to set it for viewing by ‘small icons’) and double click on
the ‘system’ icon. Click on the ‘hardware’ tab if there is one, and select ‘Device Manager’.
The following screen will appear.

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  Right click on USB Serial Port and select properties from the drop-down menu

 Click on the port settings tab and then click on advanced

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  Configure the COM Port number to COM1 and the FIFO Buffers to 8

 Then click OK

 Now close all the open windows.

 Configuration of the USB lead is now complete.

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 Subaru Free SSM V1.2.5 Software Installation

 Double click on the freessm-1.2.5-installer file

 Select your language from the drop down menu and click OK.

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  Click on next

 Click on next

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  Click on next and program will now install

 Click on Finish to complete the install

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Setting up Subaru Free SSM for first time use

 Plug your USB lead into your laptop and into the OBD socket on your car.

 Switch the ignition onto position 2.

 Start the Subaru Free SSM software by double clicking on the icon on the desktop. The
following window will appear. Click on preferences.

 Now check that COM1 is selected.

 Click on OK. You are now ready to connect to your car

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  You should see a screen similar to below

 Click on Engine or Transmission as required. This will then begin the process to
connect to your car

 Further information and user guides can be found at the link below:

http://blog.obdii365.com/2016/06/09/review-on-subaru-freessm-v125/

End Of Process

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Appendix A: Safety Precautions and warnings
To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles or equipment please observe the following safety precautions:

 Connecting or disconnecting test equipment when the ignition is on or the engine is running can cause
damage to the vehicle. Please ensure the ignition is switched off and that no live session is established
between the software and the vehicle prior to disconnecting. You can check this by ensuring that you are
at the front screen of the software before disconnecting.

 To maintain a constant steady voltage whilst programming / encoding it is recommended that a good
quality battery charger is connected that can provide a minimum charge of 30Ah.

 When an engine is running, it produces carbon monoxide, a toxic and poisonous gas. To prevent serious
injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning, operate the vehicle only in a well-ventilated area.

 To protect your eyes from propelled objects as well as hot or caustic fluids, always wear approved safety
eye protection.

 Keep cigarettes, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition away from the vehicle being tested.
Keep a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher rated for gasoline, chemical and electrical fires in the work
area.

 To prevent damage to the vehicle when taking electrical measurements, always use a digital multi-meter
with at least 10MΩ of impedance.

 Keep the tools clean, dry and free from oil, water and grease. Use only a mild detergent on a clean cloth
to clean the outside of the OBD interface when necessary.

 DJWW Auto Diagnostics cannot be held responsible for any damage to a vehicle, laptop or interface, or
for any personal injury.

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Appendix B: Installing TeamViewer software for remote access sessions with DJWW Auto
Diagnostics engineers

 Should you run into any issues installing the software a remote TeamViewer session can be arranged with a
member of staff from DJWW Auto Diagnostics to help with any installation issues and to complete your
installation.

 Before any TeamViewer session can take place please contact DJWW Auto Diagnostics via Email or through the
eBay messaging service with concise details of the issue you are experiencing and what you are having problems
with.

 A member of DJWW Auto Diagnostics staff will then contact you with either some technical advice or
arrangements for a mutually convenient time for a TeamViewer session to take place.

 Once a time has been agreed please navigate to www.teamviewer.com and click on ‘Download – Free for private
use’.

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 Double click on the install file and click on Run on the window that appears.

 Click on basic installation and Personal / Non-commercial use. The click on Accept-Finish.

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 The installation will now complete and TeamViewer will load similar to the window below:

 Email me either directly or via eBay messaging with Your ID and Password at the agreed connection time. Please
note that the password is a one-time use and will change every time you start the TeamViewer program.

 Could you also please ensure that your USB lead is available and connected to your laptop prior to the session
commencing. Also please ensure that the disc is in your DVD drive. This is especially important if the TeamViewer
session is going to be unattended.

 Your laptop does not need to be connected to your car unless this has been requested previously by a DJWW
Auto Diagnostics engineer.

 If there are any problems then please email me or contact me through eBay messaging and a member of DJWW
Auto Diagnostics staff will assist.

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