Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Model Without Push Button Start
- After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>CLEAR MEMORY MODE>OPERATION ., and inspection mode. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>INSPECTION MODE>PROCEDURE .
- Use the check board when measuring the ECM terminal voltage and resistance.
Wiring diagram:
Engine Electrical System. Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM>WIRING DIAGRAM .
- CHECK BATTERY
.
Check the battery. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO)>BATTERY .
Is the check result OK?
Yes
Go to 2 .
No
Charge or replace the battery. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO)>BATTERY .
- CHECK OPERATION OF STARTER MOTOR
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Check the starter motor operation.
Does the starter motor operate?
Yes
Go to 3 .
No
Go to 4 .
- CHECK DTC
.
Read the engine DTC using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
Are any DTCs displayed? (Current malfunction). Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>OPERATION .
Yes
Check the appropriate DTC using the "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
No
Check ignition control system. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>DIAGNOSTICS FOR ENGINE STARTING FAILURE>IGNITION CONTROL SYSTEM .
- CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FOR STARTER MOTOR
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- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect the connector from starter motor.
- Turn the ignition switch to START.
- Measure the voltage between the starter motor connector and the engine ground.
Connector & terminal
(B14) No. 1 (+) - Engine ground (-):
NOTE: Place the select lever in "P" range or "N" range.Is the voltage 10 V or more?
Yes
Check the starter motor. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO)>STARTER .
No
Go to 5 .
- CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN BATTERY AND IGNITION SWITCH CONNECTOR
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- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect the connector from ignition switch.
- Measure the power supply voltage between ignition switch connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i58) No. 4 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
(B159) No. 2 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
(i136) No. 38 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
(i58) No. 5 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
Is the voltage 10 V or more?
Yes
Go to 6 .
No
Check the harnesses and connectors, and repair or replace them if necessary.
NOTE: In this case, repair the following item:- Open circuit of harness between battery and ignition switch connector
- Blown out of fuse
- Replacement of F/B
- CHECK IGNITION SWITCH
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Measure the resistance between ignition switch terminals after turning the ignition switch to
START position.
Terminals
No. 4 - No. 3:
No. 5 - No. 7:
Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?
Yes
Go to 7 .
No
Replace the ignition switch. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>IGNITION KEY LOCK>REPLACEMENT .
- CHECK INPUT VOLTAGE OF STARTER RELAY
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- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Remove the starter relay.
- Connect the connector to ignition switch.
- Turn the ignition switch to START position, and measure the voltage between F/B (starter relay) connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i137) No. 8 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
(i137) No. 10 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
Is the voltage 10 V or more?
Yes
Go to 8 .
No
Check the following item and repair if necessary.
- Blown out of fuse
- Open circuit or short circuit to ground in harness between F/B (starter relay) and ignition switch connector
- CHECK STARTER RELAY
.
Check the starter relay. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO)>STARTER RELAY .
Is the check result OK?
Yes
Go to 9 .
No
Replace the F/B (starter relay).
- CHECK VOLTAGE OF F/B (STARTER RELAY) CONNECTOR
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- Turn the ignition switch to START.
- Measure the voltage between F/B (starter relay) connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B159) No. 4 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
NOTE: Place the select lever in "P" range or "N" range.Is the voltage 10 V or more?
Yes
Go to 10 .
No
Replace the F/B.
- CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND STARTER RELAY CONNECTOR
.
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect the connector from ECM.
- Measure the resistance of harness between ECM connector and F/B (starter relay) connector.
Connector & terminal
(B134) No. 62 - (B158) No. 2:
Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?
Yes
Go to 11 .
No
Repair the open circuit of harness between ECM connector and starter relay connector.
- CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN STARTER RELAY AND INHIBITOR SWITCH CONNECTOR
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- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect the connector from inhibitor switch.
- Measure the resistance of harness between F/B (starter relay) connector and inhibitor switch connector.
Connector & terminal
(B159) No. 4 - (T7) No. 6:
Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?
Yes
Go to 12 .
No
Repair the harness and connector.
NOTE: In this case, repair the following item:- Open circuit in harness between F/B (starter relay) connector and inhibitor switch connector
- Poor contact of coupling connector
- CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN INHIBITOR SWITCH AND STARTER MOTOR
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Measure the resistance of harness between the inhibitor switch connector and starter motor.
Connector & terminal
(T7) No. 9 - (B14) No. 1:
Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?
Yes
Go to 13 .
No
Repair the harness and connector.
NOTE: In this case, repair the following item:- Open circuit in harness between inhibitor switch connector and starter motor
- Poor contact of coupling connector
- CHECK INHIBITOR SWITCH
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- Place the select lever in "P" range and "N" range.
- Measure the resistance between inhibitor switch terminals.
Terminals
No. 6 - No. 9:
Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?
Check the engine control module (ECM) power supply and ground line. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>DIAGNOSTICS FOR ENGINE STARTING FAILURE>CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND LINE OF ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) .
Replace the inhibitor switch. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>INHIBITOR SWITCH .
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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.
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