DTC B1613: Front Sub Sensor RH Initialization Error

Diagnosis start condition:

When ignition voltage is 10 - 16 V.

DTC detecting condition:

Front impact sensor RH is faulty.
Airbag control module is faulty.

CAUTION: Before performing diagnosis, refer to "CAUTION" in "General Description". Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .

CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNECTORS.
Check for poor contact of the connectors (AB6, AB16) between the airbag control module and Front impact sensor RH.

Is there poor contact?

Yes : Replace the airbag main harness along with body harness.

No: Go to 2.
CHECK Front impact sensor RH.
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground cable, and wait for 60 seconds or more. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
2. Replace Front impact sensor RH with Front impact sensor LH. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>IMPACT SENSOR>REMOVAL>FRONT IMPACT SENSOR .
3. Connect all connectors.
4. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory of [Airbag]. Ref. to COMMON (diag)>CLEAR MEMORY .
5. Execute the inspection mode. Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>INSPECTION MODE .
6. Read the DTC of [Airbag] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
Is DTC B1613 displayed? (Current malfunction)

Yes : Go to 3.

No: Replace Front impact sensor RH. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>IMPACT SENSOR>REMOVAL>FRONT IMPACT SENSOR .
CHECK AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE.
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground cable, and wait for 60 seconds or more. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
2. Reinstall Front impact sensor RH and Front impact sensor LH. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>IMPACT SENSOR>REMOVAL>FRONT IMPACT SENSOR .
3. Connect all connectors.
4. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory of [Airbag]. Ref. to COMMON (diag)>CLEAR MEMORY .
5. Execute the inspection mode. Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>INSPECTION MODE .
6. Read the DTC of [Airbag] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
Is DTC B1613 displayed? (Current malfunction)

Yes : Replace the airbag control module, Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE>REMOVAL .

No: Go to 4.
CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.
Read the DTC of [Airbag] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

Is any other DTC displayed? (Current malfunction)

Yes : Perform the diagnosis for other displayed DTCs. Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .

No: Finish the diagnosis.