Immobilizer System

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Immobilizer System
Symptoms Note
Engine does not start. < Refer to ENGINE DOES NOT STARTΒ , INSPECTION, Diagnostics with Phenomenon. >
< Refer to DTC B2784 ANTENNA COIL FAULTΒ , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). >
< Refer to DTC B278A ABNORMAL IMMOBILIZER POWER SUPPLYΒ , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). >
< Refer to DTC B2785 LIN COMMUNICATION ERRORΒ , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). >
< Refer to DTC B2789 ID CODE BOX NO RESPONSEΒ , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). >
< Refer to DTC B2790 ID CODE BOX ABNORMAL (EEPROM ABNORMAL)Β , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). >
Check the brake switch (except for MT model). < Refer to INSPECTION , Stop Light Switch. >
Check the clutch switch for MT model. < Refer to INSPECTION , Clutch Switch. >
Check the parking switch signal. < Refer to INSPECTION , AT Shift Lock Solenoid and "P" Range Switch. >
Check the DTC of the ECM.
Cannot register the immobilizer. Refer to the "REGISTRATION MANUAL FOR IMMOBILIZER".
Engine does not start with the remote engine starter. < Refer to DTC B2779 REMOTE CONTROL ENGINE STARTER COMMUNICATION COLLATION NGΒ , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). >
RENDER: 1.0x

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