2022 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Steering Lock Control Module

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Terminal No. Contents Measuring condition Standard
(i89) No. 1 ←→ Chassis ground Ground Always(1) Less than 1 Ξ©
(i89) No. 2 - - -
(i89) No. 3 ←→ Chassis ground Steering lock motor drive power supply Motor not operating β†’ Motor operating 9.5 V or more β†’ 1 V or less
(i89) No. 4 ←→ Chassis ground Unlock position output Lock β†’ Unlock 9.5 V or more β†’ 1 V or less
(i89) No. 5 LIN communication ACC ON, IGN ON or power OFF, and open/close the door Pulse generation
(i89) No. 6 ←→ Chassis ground Ignition power supply Ignition switch ON(1) 9.5 V or more
(i89) No. 7 ←→ Chassis ground Battery power supply Always(1) 9.5 V or more
(1) Executed with the steering lock control module connector disconnected.
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