Keyless Access Lock/Unlock Cannot Be Performed From Any Of The Doors

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Keyless Access Lock/Unlock Cannot Be Performed From Any Of The Doors
CAUTION:
  • Check that there are no other registered access keys inside the passenger room.
  • Check that the access key is not too close to the vehicle.
  • Inspect LAN system according to the basic diagnostic procedure, and make sure that there is no fault.
  • Check that the keyless access function is not stopped.
  • When the access key or keyless access control module is replaced, registration of the immobilizer is required. For the relevant procedures, refer to the "REGISTRATION MANUAL FOR IMMOBILIZER" provided as a separate volume.
DIAGNOSTICS PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK OPERATION OF KEYLESS DOOR LOCK. 
Using the keyless function of the access key, check the operation of the door lock.
Does it lock/unlock normally? Check the exterior antenna, touch sensor, lock/unlock button. Go to step .
2 CHECK ACCESS KEY. 
Check for whether lock and unlock is possible with the registered access key.
Is there any access key which can lock/unlock when the touch sensor is operated? Check the access key that does not operate. Go to step . Go to step .
3 CHECK ACCESS KEY. 
Measure the battery voltage of the access key that does not operate.
Is the voltage 2.5 - 3.2 V? Replace the access key. Replace the battery.
4 CHECK DOOR LOCK. 
Operate the driver's center door lock switch.
Does the door lock operate? Go to step . Check the door lock control system. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Door Lock Control System. >
5 CHECK HARNESS. 
  1. Disconnect the keyless access control module connector.
  2. Using a tester, measure the voltage between the keyless access control module connector and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (i75) No. 24 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

    (i241) No. 40 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

Is the voltage 10 V or more? Go to step . Check the keyless access control module power supply circuit.
6 CHECK HARNESS. 
Using a tester, measure the resistance between the keyless access control module connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal 
(i241) No. 21 - Chassis ground: 
(i75) No. 1 - Chassis ground: 
Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Replace the keyless access control module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Keyless Access control module. > Repair or replace the open circuit of harness.
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