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Model With Push Button Start

DTC detecting condition: 

Immediately at fault recognition

Trouble symptom: 

Failure of engine to start

CAUTION:
  • After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode, and Inspection Mode Ref. to PROCEDURE , Inspection Mode.
  • Use the check board when measuring the ECM terminal voltage and resistance.

Wiring diagram: 

Engine Electrical System Ref. to WIRING DIAGRAM , Engine Electrical System.

Fig 1: Starter Relay "A" (Low) - Wiring Diagram (Model With Push Button Start)
G11583288Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND STARTER RELAY CONNECTOR. 
  1. Turn the ignition to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
  3. Remove the starter relay.
  4. Measure the resistance of harness between ECM connector and starter relay connector.
NOTE: Place the select lever in "P" range or "N" range.

Connector & terminal 
(B134) No. 58 - (B159) No. 4: 
Is the resistance less than 1 Ω? Go to step Repair the harness and connector.
NOTE: In this case, repair the following item:
  • Open circuit of harness between ECM connector and starter relay connector
  • Poor contact of coupling connector
2 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND STARTER RELAY CONNECTOR. 
  1. Disconnect the connector from starter motor.
  2. Measure the resistance between ECM connector and chassis ground.

Connector & terminal 
(B134) No. 58 - Chassis ground: 
Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more? Repair the poor contact of ECM connector. Repair the short circuit to ground in harness between ECM connector and starter relay connector.