Model Without Push Button Start

DTC detecting condition: 

Immediately at fault recognition

Trouble symptom: 

Failure of engine to start

• Use the check board when measuring the ECM terminal voltage and resistance.

Wiring diagram: 

Engine Electrical System Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>Engine Electrical System>WIRING DIAGRAM .

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1. CHECK DTC  .

   Read the engine DTC using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .

   Is other than DTC P0617 displayed? (Current malfunction)

   Yes: Check the appropriate DTC using the "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .

   No: Go to  2.

2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND STARTER RELAY 1 CONNECTOR  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
   2. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
   3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
   4. Measure the voltage between ECM connector and chassis ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B134) No. 8 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

      NOTE: For CVT model, place the select lever in "P" range or "N" range.

   Is the voltage 10 V or more?

   Yes: Repair the short circuit to power in harness between ECM connector and starter relay 1 connector.

   No: Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.