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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSKEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)DIAGNOSTICS WITH PHENOMENONINSPECTIONCANNOT LOCK WITH KEYLESS ACCESS FROM THE PASSENGER'S DOOR
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Cannot Lock With Keyless Access From The Passenger's Door

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Cannot Lock With Keyless Access From The Passenger's Door
CAUTION:
  • Check that there are no other registered access keys inside the vehicle.
  • Inspect LAN system according to the basic diagnostic procedure, and make sure that there is no fault.
  • Check that the keyless access function is not stopped.
  • When the access key or keyless access control module is replaced, registration of the immobilizer is required. For the relevant procedures, refer to the "REGISTRATION MANUAL FOR IMMOBILIZER".
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK DOOR LOCK SWITCH. 
Check that the lock/unlock operates with the driver's door lock switch.		 Does it lock/unlock normally? Go to step 2  . Check the door lock circuit. < Ref. to SYMPTOM CHART , INSPECTION, Door Lock Control System. >
2 CHECK CURRENT DATA. 
  1. Display the current data «Passenger's seat lock status SW input» of body integrated unit using Subaru Select Monitor.
  2. Read the data when locking/unlocking the passenger's side lock actuator.
 Does the data change from ON/OFF? Go to step 3  . Check the door lock switch circuit.
3 CHECK CURRENT DATA. 
  1. Display the current data «Passenger's lock touch sensor SW» of Keyless access system check for keyless access system using Subaru Select Monitor.
  2. Read the data when operating the touch sensor (lock) of the door outer handle.
 Does the data change from ON/OFF according to the sensor operation? Replace the keyless access CM. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Keyless Access CM. > Go to step 4  .
4 CHECK HARNESS. 
  1. Disconnect the keyless access CM connector.
  2. Disconnect the front outer handle connector.
  3. Using a tester, measure the resistance between the keyless access CM connector and front outer handle connector.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B574) No. 8 - (D56) No. 1: 

 Is the resistance less than 1 Ω? Go to step 5  . Repair or replace the open circuit of harness.
5 CHECK HARNESS. 
Using a tester, measure the resistance between the keyless access CM connector and chassis ground, and between front outer handle connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal 
(B574) No. 8 - Chassis ground: 
(D56) No. 1 - Chassis ground: 		 Is the resistance 10 kΩ or more? Go to step 6  . Repair or replace the short circuit of the harness.
6 REPLACE FRONT DOOR OUTER HANDLE. 
Replace the passenger's side front outer handle with the driver's side front outer handle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Outer Handle. >		 Does it operate properly? Replace the passenger's front outer handle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Outer Handle. > Replace the keyless access CM. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Keyless Access CM. >
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