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Daytime Running Light Module Check

  1. CHECK HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Turn the lighting switch to the switch 2 (HEAD) position.

    Does the headlight (low beam) illuminate?

    Yes:  Go to  2.

    No:  Check the combination switch (light) and headlight.

  2. CHECK DTC  .

    Read the DTC of [Body Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Is DTC displayed?

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

    No:  Go to  3.

  3. CHECK CURRENT DATA  .

    Using the Subaru Select Monitor, display the following items in the [Data monitor] of [Body Control]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .

    • [EPB operating status]
    • [Shift Position]
    • [Lighting II Switch Input]

    Is the input signal normal?

    Yes:  Go to  4.

    No:  Check the defective part.

  4. CHECK CURRENT DATA  .
    1. Start the engine.
    2. Release the parking brake and place the shift position to other than "P" range.
    3. Using Subaru Select Monitor, display data of [Daytime Running Light (Alternate System) Output] in [Data monitor] of [Body Control]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .

    Does the display of [Daytime Running Light (Alternate System) Output] switch between [OFF] ← → [ON] when the lighting switch is switched from the switch 1 (TAIL) position to the switch 2 (HEAD) position?

    Yes:  Go to  5.

    No:  Replace the body integrated unit. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>BODY INTEGRATED UNIT .

  5. CHECK DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION  .
    1. Disconnect the headlight connector.
    2. Apply battery voltage to the headlight low beam terminal input of the headlight unit.

      Terminals 

      NO. 1 (+) - NO. 3 (-):

    3. Connect the DRL input terminal of the headlight unit to the GND terminal.

      Terminals 

      NO. 4 - NO. 3:

    Does the daytime running light illuminate?

    Yes:  Go to  6.

    No:  Replace the headlight. Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY .

  6. CHECK HARNESS  .
    1. Disconnect the body integrated unit connector and the headlight connector.
    2. Check each harness.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B287) No. 5 - (B487) No. 4:

      (B287) No. 5 - (B447) No. 4:

    Is harness normal?

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

    No:  Repair or replace the harness.