Check Keyless Buzzer

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Check Keyless Buzzer
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1 CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT SETTING  .
Display the data of «Answer-back buzzer setup» using Subaru Select Monitor.
NOTE: For detailed procedures, refer to "PC application help for Subaru Select Monitor".
Is the setting ON? Go to step . Turn the setting to ON.
2 CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT. 
Select and perform the «Keyless Buzzer Output » using Subaru Select Monitor.
Does the keyless buzzer sound? Check the keyless control module. Go to step .
3 CHECK KEYLESS BUZZER CIRCUIT. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the connectors of the body integrated unit and keyless buzzer.
  3. Check the harness between body integrated unit and keyless buzzer.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B280) No. 20 - (B164) No. 1: 

Is harness normal? Go to step . Repair or replace the harness.
4 CHECK KEYLESS BUZZER CIRCUIT. 
Measure the resistance between the keyless buzzer connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal 
(B164) No. 2 - Chassis ground: 
Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Go to step . Repair or replace the harness.
5 CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT. 
  1. Select and perform the «Keyless Buzzer Output» using Subaru Select Monitor.
  2. Measure the voltage between the body integrated unit connector and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B280) No. 20 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

Is the waveform with frequency 2 kHz and voltage 9 V or more being output? Replace the keyless buzzer. Replace the body integrated unit. < Ref. to BODY INTEGRATED UNIT . >
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