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2005 Subaru Outback i, Standard

Basic Diagnostics Procedure

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Basic Diagnostics Procedure
STEP CHECK SHEET

Step Check Yes No
1. INITIAL CHECK. 

Check the keyless entry system.

 Does the keyless entry system operate normally? Go to step 2.  Check the keyless entry system. < Ref. to , INSPECTION , Keyless Entry System. >
2. CHECK SECURITY ON/OFF SETTING. 
  1. Remove the key from ignition switch, and then close all doors.
  2. Press the UNLOCK button of transmitter.
  3. Check the security indicator light blinking patterns.
 Are the security indicator light blinking patterns as follows?
  • Model with immobilizer: Blinks in every 3 seconds
  • Model without immobilizer: Always off
 Go to step 3.  Check the security indicator light circuit. < Ref. to , CHECK SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT CIRCUIT , INSPECTION, Security System. >
3. CHECK SECURITY ON/OFF SETTING. 
  1. Press the LOCK button of transmitter.
  2. Check the security indicator light blinking patterns.
 Are the security indicator light blinking patterns as follows?
  • When the setting of checking lag 0 seconds: Blink twice within 0.5 second in 2 seconds cycle
  • When the setting of checking lag 30 seconds: Blink three times within 1 second in 0.4 seconds cycle
 Go to step 6.  Go to step 4. 
4. CHANGE SETTING OF SECURITY SYSTEM. 

Change the setting of security system to ON. < Ref. to , SECURITY SYSTEM ON/OFF SETTING , INSPECTION, Security System. >

 Is the setting change completed correctly? Go to step 5. 
5. CHECK SETTING CHANGE OF SECURITY SYSTEM. 
  1. Remove the key from ignition switch, and then close all doors.
  2. Press the LOCK button of transmitter.
  3. Check the security indicator light blinking patterns.
 Are the security indicator light blinking patterns as follows?
  • When the setting of checking lag 0 seconds: Blink twice within 0.5 second in 2 seconds cycle
  • When the setting of checking lag 30 seconds: Blink three times within 1 second in 0.4 seconds cycle
 Go to step 6.  Replace the body integrated unit. < Ref. to , Body Integrated Unit . >
6. CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM OPERATION. 

Press the LOCK button on the transmitter and wait for 30 seconds.

 Is the blinking pattern of security indicator light "blink twice within 0.5 second in 2 seconds cycle"? Go to step 7.  Replace the body integrated unit. < Ref. to , Body Integrated Unit . >
7. CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM CANCEL OPERATION. 

Insert the key to door key cylinder to unlock.

 Is the blinking pattern of security indicator light as follows?
  • Model with immobilizer: Blinking in 3-seconds interval
  • Model without immobilizer: OFF all the time
 Press the LOCK button of transmitter, and wait for 30 seconds. Go to step 8.  Check door key cylinder circuit. < Ref. to , CHECK DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH AND CIRCUIT , INSPECTION, Security System. >
8. CHECK SECURITY ALARM OPERATION. 
  1. Unlock all doors using the door lock switch on driver's door.
  2. Open any door, trunk or rear gate.
 Does the security alarm operate when opening any door, trunk or rear gate? Go to step 9. 
9. CHECK SECURITY ALARM OPERATION. 

Check the security alarm operation.

 Does all security alarm operate?
  • Horn sounds
  • Hazard light blinks
  • Security indicator light on
 Go to step 10. 
10. CHECK SECURITY ALARM CANCEL OPERATION. 

Press any button of transmitter while operating security alarm. Or turn the ignition switch OFF/ ON three times.

 Does all security alarm stop?
  • Horn
  • Hazard light
 Go to step 11.  Check the ignition switch circuit. < Ref. to , CHECK IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT , INSPECTION, Security System. >
11. CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM CONDITION MEMORY. 

Check if the system function properly when the battery is not connected temporally. < Ref. to , CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM CONDITION MEMORY , INSPECTION, Security System. >

 Does the system function properly when the battery is not connected temporally? Go to step 12.  Replace the body integrated unit. < Ref. to , Body Integrated Unit . >
12. CHECK IMPACT SENSOR. 

Check the impact sensor. < Ref. to , CHECK IMPACT SENSOR , ADJUSTMENT, Impact Sensor. >

 Is the sensibility set properly? Press the UNLOCK button of transmitter, and finish the diagnosis. Adjust the sensibility. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT  , Impact Sensor. >
CAUTION:
  • Security alarm ON/OFF setting

    At the time of shipping from the plant, the security alarm is set to "ON". However, when {Security setting initialization} is performed with the Subaru select monitor, the security alarm automatically is set to "OFF". When security initialization has been performed, always return the ON/OFF setting for the security alarm to "ON".

  • Siren YES/NO setting

    The {Siren YES/NO} setting of the item {Unit customization} of the Subaru select monitor always shall be set "NO". If it is set to "YES", the horn of the security alarm will not sound.

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