Communication For Initializing Impossible

Detecting condition: 

• Defective harness connector
• Defective power steering control module

Trouble symptom: 

• Communication is impossible between the power steering control module and Subaru Select Monitor.
• After starting the engine, the STEERING warning light does not illuminate but steering effort is heavy. (Except for HEV model)
• After READY ON, the STEERING warning light does not illuminate but steering effort is heavy. (HEV model)

Wiring diagram: 

Electric power steering system Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM (IMPREZA MODEL)>ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM . Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM (CROSSTREK MODEL (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM . Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM (CROSSTREK MODEL (HEV))>ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM .

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

1. CHECK IGNITION SWITCH  .

   Is the ignition switch ON?

   Yes:  Go to  2.

   No:  Turn the ignition switch to ON, and select the [Power Steering] using the Subaru Select Monitor.

2. CHECK BATTERY  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
   2. Measure the battery voltage.

   Is the voltage 11 V or more?

   Yes:  Go to  3.

   No:  Charge or replace the battery. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>BATTERY . Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO(HEV))>BATTERY .

3. CHECK BATTERY TERMINAL  .

   Is there poor contact at battery terminal?

   Yes:  Replace or tighten the battery terminal.

   No:  Go to  4.

4. CHECK POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR INSTALLATION  .

   Turn the ignition switch to OFF.

   Is the power steering control module connector inserted into the power steering control module until the clamp locks?

   Yes:  Go to  5.

   No:  Insert the power steering control module connector into the power steering control module.

5. CHECK LAN SYSTEM  .

   Perform the diagnosis for LAN system. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) (HEV)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

   Is there any fault in LAN system?

   Yes:  Perform the diagnosis according to DTC for LAN system. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST . Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) (HEV)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .

   No:  Go to  6.

6. CHECK SUBARU SELECT MONITOR COMMUNICATION  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
   2. Check whether communication to electric power steering system can be executed normally.

   Is the [Select Function] screen displayed?

   Yes:  Check DTC of electric power steering system. Ref. to POWER STEERING (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .

   No:  Go to  7.

7. CHECK SUBARU SELECT MONITOR COMMUNICATION  .

   Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to another vehicle to check whether the communication for initializing can be executed normally.

   Does the Subaru Select Monitor communicate normally?

   Yes:  Go to  8.

   No:  Repair or replace the Subaru Select Monitor.

8. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT  .
   1. • Turn the ignition switch to ON. (Engine OFF) (except for HEV model)
      • Turn the ignition switch to ON. (EV system OFF) (HEV model)
   2. Measure the ignition power supply voltage between the power steering control module connector and chassis ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B204) No. 3 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

      (B206) No. 2 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

   Is the voltage 10 - 15 V?

   Yes:  Go to  9.

   No:  Repair the open circuit in the harness between the power steering control module and the battery.

9. CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR BETWEEN POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE AND CHASSIS GROUND  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
   2. Disconnect the connector from the power steering control module.
   3. Measure the resistance of harness between power steering control module connector and chassis ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B206) No. 1 - Chassis ground:

   Is the resistance less than 10 Ω?

   Yes:  Go to  10.

   No:  Repair the open circuit of the power steering control module ground circuit and the poor contact of connector.

10. CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNECTOR  .

    Is there poor contact of power steering control module power supply, ground circuit and data link connector?

    Yes:  Repair the connector.

    No:  Replace the steering gearbox. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEARBOX .