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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2005OUTBACK I, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSSECURITY AND LOCKSKEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMINSPECTIONCHECK TRUNK LID LOCK ACTUATOR
2005 Subaru Outback i, Standard

Check Trunk Lid Lock Actuator

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Check Trunk Lid Lock Actuator
STEP CHECK SHEET

Step Check Yes No
1. CHECK TRUNK LID LOCK ACTUATOR. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the key warning switch harness connector.
  3. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  5. Select {Body integrated unit} from main menu.
  6. Select {Current Data Display & Save}.
  7. When operating the TRUNK button of transmitter, check the trunk unlock output signal of body integrated unit.
 Is output signal present when operating the transmitter TRUNK button? Go to step 2.  Check the body integrated unit. < Ref. to , BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . >
2. CHECK THE CIRCUIT OF TRUNK LID ACTUATOR. 
  1. Disconnect harness connector of body integrated unit.
  2. Disconnect the trunk lid actuator harness connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between harness connectors.

Connector & terminal 

(i84) No. 22 - (R186) No. 2: 

 Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Go to step 3.  Repair the harness.
3. CHECK THE GROUND CIRCUIT OF TRUNK LID ACTUATOR. 
  1. Disconnect the trunk lid actuator harness connector.
  2. Measure the resistance between the harness connector terminal and chassis ground.

Connector & terminal 

(R186) No. 1 - Chassis ground: 

 Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Check the trunk lid lock actuator. < Ref. to , Trunk Lid Lock Assembly . > Repair the harness.
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