2021 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Active Test: List

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If not equipped (depending on destination area or vehicle equipment condition), process will not go on. 

Active test item Range Contents Execution condition
lock actuator LOCK output ON/OFF Forcibly activates the all door lock. BATT voltage (control): 8.3 - 16.7 V
All seat UNLOCK output ON/OFF Forcibly activates the all door unlock. BATT voltage (control): 8.3 - 16.7 V
R gate/trunk UNLOCK output ON/OFF R gate (without power rear gate)/Forcibly activates the trunk. BATT voltage (control): 8.3 - 16.7 V
Shift lock solenoid output ON/OFF Forcibly activates the shift lock. BATT voltage (control): 8.3 - 16.7 V
Key lock solenoid output ON/OFF Forcibly activates the key interlock. BATT voltage (control): 8.3 - 16.7 V
Horn Output ON/OFF Forcibly activates the horn sound. BATT voltage (control): 8.3 - 16.7 V
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