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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 9 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC))DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)DTC P0512: STARTER REQUEST CIRCUITWIRING DIAGRAM
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

DTC P0512: Starter Request Circuit: Wiring Diagram

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Wiring Diagram
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Engine electrical system turbo engine model (with push button start) < Ref. to TURBO MODEL (WITH PUSH BUTTON START) , WIRING DIAGRAM, Engine Electrical System. >

Fig 1: Starter Relay Wiring Diagram (Model With Push Button Start)
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DTC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK PUSH BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH. 
Operate the push button ignition switch.		 Does it operate smoothly without catch? Go to step 2  . Replace the push button ignition switch. < Ref. to PUSH BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH . >
2 CHECK DTC. 
  1. Clear the memory using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. < Ref. to CLEAR MEMORY MODE . >
  2. Start and idle the engine for three minutes or more.
 Is the same DTC as current diagnosis output? Go to step 3  . Even if DTC is detected, the circuit has returned to a normal condition at this time. Reproduce the failure, and then perform the diagnosis again.
NOTE: In this case, temporary poor contact of connector, temporary open or short circuit of harness may be the cause.
3 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL MODULE. 
  1. Turn the ignition to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
  3. Turn the ignition to ON.
  4. Measure the voltage between ECM and engine ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B134) No. 45 (+) - Engine ground (-): 

 Is the voltage 10 V or more? Repair the short circuit to power supply in harness between ECM and Keyless Access Control Module. Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.
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