2020 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

DTC B1A00: Front Relay Control Module Non-Volatile Memory

DTC detecting condition: 

  • When the access (write) result to the Data Flash is abnormal.
  • When the access (read) result to the Data Flash is abnormal.
  • When the read data is abnormal.

Trouble symptom: 

CAUTION: Before performing diagnosis, refer to "CAUTION" in "General Description". 1^1 Refer to FRONT RELAY CONTROL MODULE (DIAGNOSTICS)>General Description>CAUTION.
  1. CHECK DTC  .

    Read the DTC of [Front Relay Control Module] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to FRONT RELAY CONTROL MODULE (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Is DTC B1A00 displayed? (Current malfunction)

    Yes  : Go to  2.

    No  : Temporary access error occurred to the flash memory.

  2. CHECK CONNECTOR  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect the front relay control module connector.
    3. Connect the disconnected connectors.
    4. Read the DTC of [Front Relay Control Module] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to FRONT RELAY CONTROL MODULE (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Is DTC B1A00 displayed? (Current malfunction)

    Yes  : Replace Front relay control module. Refer to BODY CONTROL/COMMUNICATION SYSTEM>FRONT RELAY CONTROL MODULE .

    No  : Temporary access error occurred to the flash memory.

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