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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 P0617: STARTER RELAY CIRCUIT HIGHMODEL WITHOUT PUSH BUTTON STARTWIRING DIAGRAM
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Model Without Push Button Start: Wiring Diagram

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Wiring Diagram
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Engine electrical system turbo engine model (without push button start) < Ref. to TURBO MODEL (WITHOUT PUSH BUTTON START) , WIRING DIAGRAM, Engine Electrical System. >

Fig 1: Starter Relay Wiring Diagram (Model Without Push Button Start)
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DTC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.  Is any other DTC displayed? Check the appropriate DTC using the "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". < Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > Go to step 2  .
2 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND STARTER RELAY CONNECTOR. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  4. Measure the voltage between ECM and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B134) No. 8 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

    NOTE: Place the select lever in "P" range or "N" range.
 Is the voltage 10 V or more? Repair the short circuit to power supply in harness between ECM and starter relay connector. Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.
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