Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Subaru Outback Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Symptom Chart
| Symptoms | Repair order | Reference |
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| None of the functions of the keyless entry system operate. | 1. Check the keyless transmitter or transmitter battery. | Refer to , CHECK KEYLESS TRANSMITTER OR TRANSMITTER BATTERY AND FUNCTION , INSPECTION, Keyless Entry System. |
2. Remove and visually inspect the following fuses.
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If the fuse is blown out, replace the fuse with a new part. When there is no defective with the fuse, check the power supply and ground circuit. Refer to , CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT , INSPECTION, Door Lock Control System. |
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| 3. Check the keyless entry control module. | Refer to , CHECK KEYLESS ENTRY CONTROL MODULE , INSPECTION, Keyless Entry System. | |
| 4. Check the power supply and ground circuit for body integrated unit. | Refer to , CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT , INSPECTION, Keyless Entry System. | |
| 5. Check the key warning switch. | Refer to , CHECK KEY WARNING SWITCH. , INSPECTION, Keyless Entry System. | |
| 6. Check the door switch signal. | Refer to , CHECK DOOR SWITCH , INSPECTION, Keyless Entry System. | |
| 7. Check the body integrated unit. | Refer to BC(diag)-2, Basic Diagnostic Procedure. | |
| The keyless transmitter cannot be registered. | 1. Check the keyless transmitter or transmitter battery. | Refer to , CHECK KEYLESS TRANSMITTER OR TRANSMITTER BATTERY AND FUNCTION , INSPECTION, Keyless Entry System. |
| 2. Check the key warning switch. | Refer to , CHECK KEY WARNING SWITCH. , INSPECTION, Keyless Entry System. | |
| 3. Check the door lock switch signal. | Refer to , CHECK DOOR LOCK SWITCH , INSPECTION, Keyless Entry System. | |
| 4. Check the body integrated unit. | Refer to BC(diag)-2, Basic Diagnostic Procedure. | |
| Door lock or unlock does not operate.
NOTE:
If the door lock control system does not operate when using the door lock switch, check the door lock control system. Refer to
, INSPECTION , Door Lock Control System.
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1. Check the keyless transmitter or transmitter battery. | Refer to , CHECK KEYLESS TRANSMITTER OR TRANSMITTER BATTERY AND FUNCTION , INSPECTION, Keyless Entry System. |
| 2. Check the keyless entry control module. | Refer to , CHECK KEYLESS ENTRY CONTROL MODULE , INSPECTION, Keyless Entry System. | |
| 3. Check the key warning switch. | Refer to , CHECK KEY WARNING SWITCH. , INSPECTION, Keyless Entry System. | |
| 4. Check the door switch signal. | Refer to , CHECK DOOR SWITCH , INSPECTION, Keyless Entry System. | |
| 5. Check the body integrated unit. | Refer to BC(diag)-2, Basic Diagnostic Procedure. | |
| The keyless buzzer and hazard light do not operate. | 1. Check the keyless buzzer operation. | Refer to , CHECK KEYLESS BUZZER , INSPECTION, Keyless Entry System. |
| 2. Check the hazard light operation. | Refer to , CHECK HAZARD LIGHT OPERATION , INSPECTION, Keyless Entry System. | |
| 3. Check the body integrated unit. | Refer to BC(diag)-2, Basic Diagnostic Procedure. | |
| Room light does not operate. | 1. Check the room light operation. | Refer to , CHECK ROOM LIGHT OPERATION , INSPECTION, Keyless Entry System. |
| 2. Check the body integrated unit. | Refer to BC(diag)-2, Basic Diagnostic Procedure. | |
| Ignition switch illumination does not operate. | 1. Check the ignition switch illumination. | Refer to , CHECK IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION , INSPECTION, Keyless Entry System. |
| 2. Check the body integrated unit. | Refer to BC(diag)-2, Basic Diagnostic Procedure. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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