2009 Subaru Outback LimitedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Immobilizer DTCS

ECM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

DTC Item Contents of diagnosis Index No.
P0513 Incorrect Immobilizer Key Incorrect immobilizer key (Use of unregistered key in body integrated unit) Ref. to DTC P0513 INCORRECT IMMOBILIZER KEY , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
P1570 Antenna Faulty antenna Ref. to DTC P1570 ANTENNA , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
P1571 Reference Code Incompatibility Reference code incompatibility between body integrated unit and ECM Ref. to DTC P1571 REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
P1572 IMM Circuit Failure (Except Antenna Circuit) Communication failure between body integrated unit and ECM Ref. to DTC P1572 IMM CIRCUIT FAILURE (EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
P1574 Key Communication Failure Communication failure between key and body integrated unit Ref. to DTC P1574 KEY COMMUNICATION FAILURE , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
P1576 EGI Control Module EEPROM ECM malfunctioning Ref. to DTC P1576 EGI CONTROL MODULE EEPROM , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
P1577 IMM Control Module EEPROM Body integrated unit malfunctioning Ref. to DTC P1577 IMM CONTROL MODULE EEPROM , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
P1578 Meter Failure
  • Reference code incompatibility between combination meter and body integrated unit
  • Communication failure between body integrated unit and ECM
Ref. to DTC P1578 METER FAILURE , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.