Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
03 Hood Open
Detecting condition:
- When the front hood lock is released during Auto Start Stop operation by the user.
- When a malfunction occurs related to the hood SW during the Auto Start Stop.
Trouble symptom:
Buzzer sounds and the Auto Start Stop is canceled.
- INTERVIEW CUSTOMERS
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Check if the hood opener lever is operated during Auto Start Stop.
Is the hood opener lever is operated?
Yes: Go to 2 .
No: Go to 3 .
- INTERVIEW CUSTOMERS
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Check when the trouble occurred.
Does it match the time stamp? Ref. to COMMON (DIAG)>TIME STAMP .
Yes: Normal.
Cancel code is recorded by the user operation.
No: Go to 3 .
- CHECK DTC
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Read the DTC of [Auto Start Stop] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to AUTO START STOP (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
Are any DTCs displayed?
Yes: Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC. Ref. to AUTO START STOP (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .
No: Check for poor contact of the body integrated unit connector and hood switch connector. When there is no failure, the circuit has returned to a normal condition at this time. Reproduce the failure, and then perform the diagnosis again.
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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.
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