2016 Subaru Outback 2.5iFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Check Power Supply And Ground Line Of Engine Control Module (ECM): Wiring Diagram

  • Engine Electrical System ENGINE TYPE FB (WITHOUT PUSH BUTTON START) < Ref. to appropriate wiring diagram in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM article. >
  • Engine Electrical System ENGINE TYPE FB (WITH PUSH BUTTON START) < Ref. to appropriate wiring diagram in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM article. >
    Fig 1: Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply And Ground Line - Wiring Diagram
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK M/B (MAIN RELAY). 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Remove the M/B (main relay).
  3. Connect the battery to M/B (main relay) terminals No. 2 and No. 4.
  4. Measure the resistance between M/B (main relay) terminals.

    Terminals 

    No. 1 - No. 3: 

Is the resistance less than 1 Ω? Go to step 2  . Replace the M/B (main relay). < Ref. to MAIN RELAY . >
2 CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT FOR ECM. 
  1. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
  2. Measure the resistance of harness between ECM connector and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (E158) No. 61 - Chassis ground: 

    (E158) No. 62 - Chassis ground: 

    (E158) No. 63 - Chassis ground: 

    (E158) No. 64 - Chassis ground: 

    (E158) No. 65 - Chassis ground: 

Is the resistance less than 5 Ω? Go to step 3  . Open circuit of harness between ECM connector and engine ground terminal
3 CHECK INPUT VOLTAGE OF ECM. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  2. Measure the voltage between ECM connector and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B134) No. 2 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

    (B134) No. 27 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

Is the voltage 10 V or more? Go to step 4  . Repair the open or ground short in the harness of power supply circuit.
4 CHECK M/B (MAIN RELAY) INPUT VOLTAGE. 
Measure the voltage between M/B (main relay) terminal and chassis ground.
Terminals 
No. 1 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 
No. 2 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 
Is the voltage 10 V or more? Go to step 5  . Repair the open or ground short in the harness of power supply circuit.
5 CHECK INPUT VOLTAGE OF ECM. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Install the M/B (main relay).
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  4. Measure the voltage between ECM connector and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B134) No. 60 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

Is the voltage 10 V or more? Go to step 6  . Repair the open circuit of harness between ECM connector and M/B (main relay) terminal.
6 CHECK INPUT VOLTAGE OF ECM. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Connect the connector to ECM.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  4. Measure the voltage between ECM connector and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B134) No. 1 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

    (B134) No. 14 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

Is the voltage 10 V or more? Check ignition control system. < Ref. to IGNITION CONTROL SYSTEM , Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure. > Repair the harness and connector.
NOTE: In this case, repair the following item:
  • Open circuit of harness between ECM connector and M/B (main relay) connector
  • Poor contact of M/B (main relay) connector
  • Poor contact of ECM connector
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When to See a Mechanic

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

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.