ODS Code 29 Or 37, Electrical Devices And Air Bag Systems (SUSTIPS 1212-02)

Publication date: 2012-12-01
Reference number: SUSTIPS 1212-02

ODS CODE 29 OR 37, ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND AIR BAG SYSTEMS

TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECH TIPS

Reference Number(s): SUSTIPS 1212-02, Date of Issue: December 01, 2012

SUBARU:

2010-13MY Legacy or Outback

SERVICE INFORMATION

Should you encounter a 2010-13MY Legacy or Outback with a code 29 (ODS Failure), 37 (Buckle switch RH failure) or a combination of the two codes, check to see if the customer is using a low-quality aftermarket phone charger or power splitting device in either of the power plugs. Several cases of these codes have been traced back to low-quality accessories being plugged into the power outlets causing electrical or radio frequency interference with the ODS module. Removal of the accessories usually eliminates the condition allowing the DTCs to be cleared. If the condition persists after the removal of the devices, proceed as usual with diagnostics.