2015 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Check Keyless Entry Control Module

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT. 
Read the DTC using Subaru Select Monitor.
NOTE: For detailed procedures, refer to "PC application help for Subaru Select Monitor".
Is DTC U1500 "KEYLESS UART COM. MALFUNCTION" displayed? Go to step 2.  Keyless entry control module is normal.
2 CHECK POWER SUPPLY. 
  1. Disconnect the keyless entry control module connector.
  2. Measure the voltage between keyless entry control module connector and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    Model without tire pressure monitoring system 

    (R80) No. 4 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

    Model with tire pressure monitoring system 

    (R221) No. 6 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

Is the voltage 10 V or more? Go to step 3.  Check the harness for open or short circuits between the keyless entry control module and the fuse.
3 CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT. 
Measure the resistance between keyless entry control module connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal 
Model without tire pressure monitoring system 
(R80) No. 7 - Chassis ground: 
Model with tire pressure monitoring system 
(R221) No. 5 - Chassis ground: 
Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Go to step 4.  Repair or replace the harness.
4 CHECK KEYLESS ENTRY CONTROL MODULE CIRCUIT. 
  1. Disconnect the body integrated unit connector.
  2. Check the harness between keyless entry control module and body integrated unit.

    Connector & terminal 

    Model without tire pressure monitoring system 

    (i171) No. 11 - (R80) No. 3: 

    Model with tire pressure monitoring system 

    (i171) No. 11 - (R221) No. 11: 

Is harness normal? Replace the keyless entry control module. Repair or replace the harness.
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