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.
2013 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Immobilizer DTCS
BODY INTEGRATED UNIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) LIST
| DTC | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| B1570 | Faulty antenna | Refer to extxref DTC B1570 ANTENNA . |
| B1571 | Reference code incompatibility between body integrated unit and ECM | Refer to DTC B1571 REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY . |
| B1572 | Communication failure between body integrated unit and ECM | Refer to DTC B1572 IMM CIRCUIT FAILURE (EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) . |
| B1574 | Communication failure between key and body integrated unit | Refer to DTC B1574 KEY COMMUNICATION FAILURE . |
| B1575 | Incorrect immobilizer key (Use of unregistered key in body integrated unit) | Refer to DTC B1575 INCORRECT IMMOBILIZER KEY . |
| B1576 | ECM malfunctioning | Refer to DTC B1576 EGI CONTROL MODULE EEPROM . |
| B1577 | Body integrated unit malfunctioning | Refer to DTC B1577 IMM CONTROL MODULE EEPROM . |
| B1578 |
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Refer to DTC B1578 METER FAILURE . |
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| P0513 | Incorrect immobilizer key (Use of unregistered key in body integrated unit) | Refer to DTC P0513 INCORRECT IMMOBILIZER KEY . |
| P1570 | Faulty antenna | Refer to DTC P1570 ANTENNA . |
| P1571 | Reference code incompatibility between body integrated unit and ECM | Refer to DTC P1571 REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY . |
| P1572 | Communication failure between body integrated unit and ECM | Refer to DTC P1572 IMM CIRCUIT FAILURE (EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) . |
| P1574 | Communication failure between key and body integrated unit | Refer to DTC P1574 KEY COMMUNICATION FAILURE . |
| P1576 | ECM malfunctioning | Refer to DTC P1576 EGI CONTROL MODULE EEPROM . |
| P1577 | Body integrated unit malfunctioning | Refer to DTC P1577 IMM CONTROL MODULE EEPROM . |
| P1578 |
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Refer to DTC P1578 METER FAILURE . |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- 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.
