Check Power Supply And Ground Circuit

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Check Power Supply And Ground Circuit
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK POWER SUPPLY. 
  1. Disconnect the connector of body integrated unit.
  2. Measure the voltage between the body integrated unit connector and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B280) No. 4 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

    (B280) No. 7 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

    (B281) No. 32 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

Is the voltage 9 V or more? Go to step . Check the harness for open or short circuit between body integrated unit and fuse.
2 CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT. 
Measure the resistance between the body integrated unit connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal 
(i84) No. 4 - Chassis ground: 
(B280) No. 2 - Chassis ground: 
Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? The power supply and ground circuit are OK. Repair or replace the harness.
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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