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Interior Collation Does Not Function
Trouble causes:
- Access key battery malfunction
- Malfunction of keyless access control module power supply circuit
- Malfunction of harness between keyless access control module and each interior antenna
- Interior antenna malfunction
- When the keyless access control module is replaced, registration of the immobilizer is required. For the relevant procedures, refer to the "REGISTRATION MANUAL FOR IMMOBILIZER" provided as a separate volume.
- Before performing diagnosis, refer to "CAUTION" in "General Description". Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
- CHECK ACCESS KEY
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Check the battery of the access key. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>ACCESS KEY>INSPECTION .
Is the check result OK?
Yes: Go to 2 .
No: Replace the battery.
- CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
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- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect the keyless access control module connector.
- Using a tester, measure the voltage between the keyless access control module connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i75) No. 4 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
(i75) No. 1 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
Is the voltage 9.5 - 16 V?
Yes: Go to 3 .
No: Check the power supply circuit.
- CHECK INTERIOR ANTENNA (FRONT)
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- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Keyless Access with Push Button Start Check] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START CHECK .
- Fr internal transmitter - internal tuner
- Using a tester, check the output between keyless access control module connector terminals while performing [Keyless Access with Push Button Start].
Connector & terminal
(i241) No. 25 - (i241) No. 12:
Is a pulse output?
Yes: Go to 4 .
No: Replace the keyless access control module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL MODULE .
- CHECK INTERIOR ANTENNA (CENTER)
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- Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Keyless Access with Push Button Start Check] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START CHECK .
- Rr internal transmitter - internal tuner
- Using a tester, check the output between keyless access control module connector terminals while performing [Keyless Access with Push Button Start].
Connector & terminal
(i241) No. 9 - (i241) No. 3:
Is a pulse output?
Yes: Go to 5 .
No: Replace the keyless access control module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL MODULE .
- Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Keyless Access with Push Button Start Check] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START CHECK .
- CHECK INTERIOR ANTENNA (REAR)
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- Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Keyless Access with Push Button Start Check] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START CHECK .
- Trunk-internal transmitter - trunk-internal tuner
Or,
- R gate internal transmitter - internal tuner
- Trunk-internal transmitter - trunk-internal tuner
- Using a tester, check the output between keyless access control module connector terminals while performing [Keyless Access with Push Button Start].
Connector & terminal
(i241) No. 2 - (i241) No. 1:
Is a pulse output?
Yes: Go to 6 .
No: Replace the keyless access control module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL MODULE .
- Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Keyless Access with Push Button Start Check] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START CHECK .
- CHECK HARNESS (OPEN CIRCUIT)
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- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect the front interior antenna connector and the keyless access control module connector.
- Using a tester, measure the resistance between the front interior antenna connector and the keyless access control module connector.
Connector & terminal
(i241) No. 25 - (i71) No. 1:
(i241) No. 12 - (i71) No. 3:
Is the resistance less than 10 Ω?
Yes: Go to 7 .
No: Repair or replace the open circuit of harness.
- CHECK HARNESS (OPEN CIRCUIT)
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- Disconnect the center interior antenna connector and the keyless access control module connector.
- Using a tester, measure the resistance between the center interior antenna connector and the keyless access control module connector.
Connector & terminal
(i241) No. 9 - (R297) No. 1:
(i241) No. 3 - (R297) No. 3:
Is the resistance less than 10 Ω?
Yes: Go to 8 .
No: Repair or replace the open circuit of harness.
- CHECK HARNESS (OPEN CIRCUIT)
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- Disconnect the rear interior antenna connector and the keyless access control module connector.
- Using a tester, measure the resistance between the rear interior antenna connector and the keyless access control module connector.
Connector & terminal
(i241) No. 2 - (R298) No. 1:
(i241) No. 1 - (R298) No. 3:
Is the resistance less than 10 Ω?
Yes: Go to 9 .
No: Repair or replace the open circuit of harness.
- CHECK ANTENNA
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Replace the front interior antenna with a new or properly functioning part.
Does it operate properly?
Yes: Replace the front interior antenna. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS INDOOR ANTENNA>REMOVAL .
No: Go to 10 .
- CHECK ANTENNA
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Replace the center interior antenna with a new or properly functioning part.
Does it operate properly?
Yes: Replace the center interior antenna. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS INDOOR ANTENNA>REMOVAL .
No: Go to 11 .
- CHECK ANTENNA
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Replace the rear interior antenna with a new or properly functioning part.
Does it operate properly?
Yes: Replace the rear interior antenna. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS INDOOR ANTENNA>REMOVAL .
No: Go to 12 .
- CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM CHECK
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- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Keyless Access with Push Button Start Check] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START CHECK .
- Fr internal transmitter - internal tuner
- Hold the access key 1 m (39.4 in) or more away from the audio panel, then come closer to within 0.8 m (31.5 in).
Does the buzzer sound?
Yes: Go to 13 .
No: Replace the keyless access control module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL MODULE .
- CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM CHECK
.
- Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Keyless Access with Push Button Start Check] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START CHECK .
- Rr internal transmitter - internal tuner
- Hold the access key 1 m (39.4 in) or more away from the center of the second-row seats, then come closer to within 0.8 m (31.5 in).
Does the buzzer sound?
Yes: Go to 14 .
No: Replace the keyless access control module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL MODULE .
- Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Keyless Access with Push Button Start Check] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START CHECK .
- CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM CHECK
.
- Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Keyless Access with Push Button Start Check] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START CHECK .
- Trunk-internal transmitter - trunk-internal tuner
Or,
- R gate internal transmitter - internal tuner
- Trunk-internal transmitter - trunk-internal tuner
- Hold the access key 1 m (39.4 in) or more away from the back of the rear seat backrest, then come closer to within 0.8 m (31.5 in).
Does the buzzer sound?
Yes: The circuit has returned to a normal condition at this time. Reproduce the failure, and then perform the diagnosis again.
NOTE:In this case, temporary poor contact of connector, temporary open or short circuit of harness may be the cause.
No: Replace the keyless access control module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL MODULE .
- Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Keyless Access with Push Button Start Check] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START CHECK .
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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.