Check Keyless Entry Control Module

2007 Subaru Outback Limited, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Check Keyless Entry Control Module
KEYLESS ENTRY CONTROL MODULE CHECKING PROCEDURE CHART

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1 CHECK DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC). 
  1. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the data link connector.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Select {Integ. unit} from main menu.
  4. Select the {Diagnostic Trouble Code}.
  5. Check that the DTC is displayed.
Is DTC B0500 "Keyless UART com. Malfunction" displayed? Go to step 2.  Keyless entry control module is normal.
2 CHECK POWER SUPPLY. 
  1. Disconnect the keyless entry control module harness connector.
  2. Measure the voltage between harness connector terminal and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (i96) No. 4 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 3.  Check the harness for open circuits and shorts between the keyless entry control module and fuse.
3 CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT. 
Measure the resistance between harness connector terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal 
(i96) No. 7 - Chassis ground: 
Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Go to step 4.  Repair the harness.
4 CHECK KEYLESS ENTRY CONTROL MODULE CIRCUIT. 
  1. Disconnect the harness connector of body integrated unit.
  2. Measure the resistance between harness connector terminals.

    Connector & terminal 

    (i84) No. 9 - (i96) No. 3: 

Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Replace the keyless entry control module. < Ref. to KEYLESS ENTRY CONTROL MODULE . > Repair the harness.
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