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Trouble causes

CAUTION:
  1. CHECK ACCESS KEY  .

    Check the battery of the access key. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>ACCESS KEY>INSPECTION .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes  : Go to  2 .

    No  : Replace the battery.

  2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT  .
    1. Disconnect the keyless access Control Module connector.
    2. Using a tester, measure the voltage between the keyless access Control Module connector and chassis ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (i75) No. 4 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

      (i75) No. 1 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

      Is the voltage 9.5 - 16 V?

      Yes  : Go to  3 .

      No  : Check the power supply circuit.

  3. CHECK INTERIOR ANTENNA (FRONT)  .
    1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Keyless Access with Push Button Start Check] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START CHECK .
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    2. Using a tester, check the output between keyless access Control Module connector terminals while performing [Keyless Access with Push Button Start].

      Connector & terminal 

      (i241) No. 25 - (i241) No. 12:

      Is a pulse output?

      Yes  : Go to  4 .

      No  : Replace the keyless access Control Module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL MODULE .

  4. CHECK INTERIOR ANTENNA (CENTER)  .
    1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Keyless Access with Push Button Start Check] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START CHECK .
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    2. Using a tester, check the output between keyless access Control Module connector terminals while performing [Keyless Access with Push Button Start].

      Connector & terminal 

      (i241) No. 9 - (i241) No. 3:

      Is a pulse output?

      Yes  : Go to  5 .

      No  : Replace the keyless access Control Module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL MODULE .

  5. CHECK INTERIOR ANTENNA (REAR)  .
    1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Keyless Access with Push Button Start Check] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START CHECK .
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    2. Using a tester, check the output between keyless access Control Module connector terminals while performing [Keyless Access with Push Button Start].

      Connector & terminal 

      (i241) No. 2 - (i241) No. 1:

      Is a pulse output?

      Yes  : Go to  6 .

      No  : Replace the keyless access Control Module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL MODULE .

  6. CHECK HARNESS (OPEN CIRCUIT)  .
    1. Disconnect the front interior antenna connector and the keyless access Control Module connector.
    2. Using a tester, check continuity between the front interior antenna connector and the keyless access Control Module connector.

      Connector & terminal 

      (i241) No. 25 - (i71) No. 1:

      (i241) No. 12 - (i71) No. 3:

      Is there continuity?

      Yes  : Go to  7 .

      No  : Repair or replace the open circuit of harness.

  7. CHECK HARNESS (OPEN CIRCUIT)  .
    1. Disconnect the center interior antenna connector and the keyless access Control Module connector.
    2. Using a tester, check continuity between the center interior antenna connector and the keyless access Control Module connector.

      Connector & terminal 

      (i241) No. 9 - (R297) No. 1:

      (i241) No. 3 - (R297) No. 3:

      Is there continuity?

      Yes  : Go to  8 .

      No  : Repair or replace the open circuit of harness.

  8. CHECK HARNESS (OPEN CIRCUIT)  .
    1. Disconnect the rear interior antenna connector and the keyless access Control Module connector.
    2. Using a tester, check continuity between the rear interior antenna connector and the keyless access Control Module connector.

      Connector & terminal 

      (i241) No. 2 - (R298) No. 1:

      (i241) No. 1 - (R298) No. 3:

      Is there continuity?

      Yes  : Go to  9 .

      No  : Repair or replace the open circuit of harness.

  9. CHECK ANTENNA  .

    Replace the front interior antenna with a new or properly functioning part.

    Does it operate properly?

    Yes  : Replace the front interior antenna. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS INDOOR ANTENNA>REMOVAL .

    No  : Go to  10 .

  10. CHECK ANTENNA  .

    Replace the center interior antenna with a new or properly functioning part.

    Does it operate properly?

    Yes  : Replace the center interior antenna. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS INDOOR ANTENNA>REMOVAL .

    No  : Go to  11 .

  11. CHECK ANTENNA  .

    Replace the rear interior antenna with a new or properly functioning part.

    Does it operate properly?

    Yes  : Replace the rear interior antenna. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS INDOOR ANTENNA>REMOVAL .

    No  : Go to  12 .

  12. CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM CHECK  .
    1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Keyless Access with Push Button Start Check] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START CHECK .
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    2. Hold the access key 1 m or more away from the center console, then come closer to within 0.8 m.

      Does the buzzer sound?

      Yes  : Go to  13 .

      No  : Replace the keyless access Control Module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL MODULE .

  13. CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM CHECK  .
    1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Keyless Access with Push Button Start Check] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START CHECK .
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    2. Hold the access key 1 m or more away from the center of the second-row seats, then come closer to within 0.8 m.

      Does the buzzer sound?

      Yes  : Go to  14 .

      No  : Replace the keyless access Control Module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL MODULE .

  14. CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM CHECK  .
    1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Keyless Access with Push Button Start Check] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START CHECK .
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    2. Hold the access key 1 m or more away from the back of the rear seat, then come closer to within 0.8 m.

      Does the buzzer sound?

      Yes  : The circuit has returned to a normal condition at this time. Reproduce the failure, and then perform the diagnosis again.

      NOTE: In this case, temporary poor contact of connector, temporary open or short circuit of harness may be the cause.

      No  : Replace the keyless access Control Module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL MODULE .