DTC U0169: Lost Communication With Sunroof Control Module

DTC detecting condition:

Data does not arrive from sunroof unit.

Trouble symptom:

The sunroof may not operate normally.

Wiring diagram:

Sunroof control system Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>SUNROOF CONTROL SYSTEM>WIRING DIAGRAM .

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

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

CHECK DTC .
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Read the DTC of [Body Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
Is DTC U0169 displayed? (Current code)

Yes: Go to 2.

No: Even if DTC is displayed, 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.
CHECK CONTROL MODULE .
Using Subaru Select Monitor, confirm that the customization items of [Body Control] correspond to the vehicle. Ref. to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>CUSTOMIZE .

Is the customization item [Sunroof setting] set to [Yes]?

Yes: Go to 3.

No: Set the customization item corresponding to the vehicle.
CHECK DTC .
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the sunroof unit connector and body integrated unit connector.
3. Connect the disconnected connectors.
4. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
5. Read the DTC of the LAN system using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
Is DTC U0169 displayed? (Current code)

Yes: Go to 4.

No: Even if DTC is displayed, 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.
CHECK HARNESS .
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the sunroof unit connector and body integrated unit connector.
3. Using the tester, measure the resistance between terminals.
  Connector & terminal
  
  (AD42) No. 11 - (i81) No. 18:
  
  (AD42) No. 12 - Chassis ground:
Is the resistance less than 10 Ω?

Yes: Go to 5.

No: Repair the open circuit of harness.
CHECK HARNESS .
1. Disconnect the sunshade control module connector.
2. Disconnect the power rear gate control module connector. (With power rear gate)
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (With auto wiper)
4. Using the tester, measure the resistance between terminals.
  Connector & terminal
  
  (AD42) No. 11 - Chassis ground:
Is the resistance 10 kΩ or more?

Yes: Go to 6.

No: Repair the shorted portion of harness.
CHECK HARNESS .
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Using the tester, measure the voltage between terminals.
  Connector & terminal
  
  (AD42) No. 11 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
Is the voltage less than 1 V?

Yes: Go to 7.

No: Repair the shorted portion of harness.
CHECK HARNESS .
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Using the tester, measure the voltage between terminals.
  Connector & terminal
  
  (AD42) No. 1 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
  
  (AD42) No. 8 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
Is the voltage 9 V or more?

Yes: Go to 8.

No: Repair the open circuit of harness.
CHECK CONTROL MODULE .
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Replace the sunroof unit with a properly functioning part. Ref. to SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)>SUNROOF MOTOR .
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4. Read the DTC of [Body Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
Is DTC U0169 displayed? (Current code)

Yes: Replace the body integrated unit. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>BODY INTEGRATED UNIT .

No: For model without power rear gate, sunshade or auto wiper, malfunction occurred in the sunroof unit. For model with power rear gate, sunshade or auto wiper, Go to 9.
CHECK CONTROL MODULE .
NOTE: For models without sunshade, Go to 10.
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Connect the sunshade control module connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4. Read the DTC of [Body Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
Is DTC U0169 displayed? (Current code)

Yes: Replace the sunshade control module. Ref. to SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)>SUNROOF MOTOR .

No: Go to 10.
CHECK CONTROL MODULE .
NOTE: For models without power rear gate, Go to 11.
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Connect the power rear gate control module connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4. Read the DTC of [Body Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
Is DTC U0169 displayed? (Current code)

Yes: Replace the power rear gate control module. Ref. to POWER REAR GATE SYSTEM>POWER REAR GATE CONTROL MODULE .

No: Go to 11.
CHECK RAIN SENSOR .
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Connect the rain sensor connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4. Read the DTC of [Body Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
Is DTC U0169 displayed? (Current code)

Yes: Replace the rain sensor. Ref. to GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS>RAIN SENSOR .

No: Malfunction occurred in the sunroof unit.