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DTC B2784: Antenna Circuit (Push Engine Switch)

DTC detecting condition: 

When open or short circuit occurs in the antenna coil.

Trouble symptom: 

The keyless access function may not be operable.

CAUTION: For replacement procedure of keyless access CONTROL MODULE and steering lock CONTROL MODULE, refer to the "REGISTRATION MANUAL FOR IMMOBILIZER" provided as a separate volume. Contact an Authorized Subaru Dealership.

Wiring diagram: 

Immobilizer system Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>Immobilizer System>WIRING DIAGRAM

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  1. CHECK STEERING LOCK CONTROL MODULE  .
    1. Disconnect the push button ignition switch connector.
    2. Disconnect the keyless access CONTROL MODULE connector.
    3. Using a tester, measure the resistance between the push button ignition switch connector and the keyless access CONTROL MODULE connector terminals.

      Connector & terminal 

      (i150) No. 14 - (B574) No. 1:

      (i150) No. 9 - (B574) No. 9:

      (i150) No. 10 - (B574) No. 7:

      (i150) No. 8 - (B574) No. 24:

    Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?

    Yes: Go to  2

    No: Repair or replace the open circuit of harness.

  2. CHECK HARNESS (GROUND SHORT CIRCUIT)  .

    Using a tester, measure the resistance between the push button ignition switch connector and chassis ground terminals.

    Connector & terminal 

    (i150) No. 14 - Chassis ground:

    (i150) No. 9 - Chassis ground:

    (i150) No. 10 - Chassis ground:

    Is the resistance 10 kΩ or more?

    Yes: Go to  3

    No: Repair or replace the short circuit of the harness.

  3. CHECK PUSH BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH  .
    1. Replace the push button ignition switch. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Push Button Ignition Switch
    2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, clear the memory. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>Clear Memory Mode 
    3. Read the DTC using Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 

    Is DTC B2784 displayed?

    Yes: Replace the keyless access CONTROL MODULE. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Keyless Access CONTROL MODULE

    No: Malfunction occurred in the push button ignition switch.