2020 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

0B ECM CAN Communication Failure

Detecting condition:Β 

When CAN communication error is detected in ECM during Auto Start Stop control.

Trouble symptom:Β 

Buzzer sounds and the Auto Start Stop is canceled.

  1. CHECK DTCΒ  .

    Read the DTC of [Engine] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Are any DTCs displayed?

    YesΒ  : Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC. Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>LIST . Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>LIST .

    NoΒ  : Perform the diagnosis for LAN system. Refer to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

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

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