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TPM(diag)-22
Tire Pressure Warning Light/Trouble Indicator Light Illumination Pattern (DTC)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
C: TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME OFF
DETECTING CONDITION:
•Defective combination meter
•Defective harness
•Tires pressure drop
•Transmitter ID not registered
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Tire pressure warning light does not go off after engine starts.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
TPM00019
TO POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
FB-36 F/B FUSE NO.5(IG)
26
COMBINATIONMETERA:i10
A3
A10
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE WARNINGLIGHT
FB-17F/B FUSE NO. 7 (B)
i102
R167
R211
FB-48F/B FUSE NO. 4 (IG)
A4
INVERTING CIRCUIT
15
5
9
TPM CONTROL MODULE
i102
1238910411 12 1314 15 16567
A:i10
12345 678910111219 20 2113 14 15 161718 22
R211
123456789101112
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 
(DTC)
Connect Subaru Select Monitor, read Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code. 
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Is DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to 
DTC. 
of Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Go to step 2. 
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TPM(diag)-23
Tire Pressure Warning Light/Trouble Indicator Light Illumination Pattern (DTC)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
2CHECK TRANSMITTER (ID)
Display the transmitter ID of the tire pressure 
monitor system.
Is the transmitter ID regis-
tered?
Go to step 3.Register the trans-
mitter ID. 
REGISTER 
TRANSMITTER 
ID, OPERATION, 
Subaru Select 
Monitor.>
3CHECK TRANSMITTER DATA OUTPUT.
1) Select data display of the tire pressure 
monitoring.
2) Start the engine and check the tire pres-
sure warning light output.
Is the warning light output ON? Replace the tire 
pressure monitor-
ing control module. 
MONITORING 
CONTROL MOD-
ULE, REMOVAL, 
Tire Pressure 
Monitoring Sys-
tem.> 
Go to step 4.
4CHECK HARNESS.
1) Disconnect the tire pressure monitoring 
control module connector.
2) Connect the tester to the terminal No. 2 of 
the tire pressure monitoring control module 
connector (R211)
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and mea-
sure the voltage.
Connector & terminal
(R211) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 5.Replace the com-
bination meter. 
bination Meter.>
5CHECK COMBINATION METER.
1) Short between the combination meter con-
nector (i10) No. 10 and the chassis ground.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Is the tire pressure warning 
light lit?
Go to step 6.Repair or replace 
the harness that is 
open between the 
combination meter 
connector and the 
tire pressure moni-
toring control mod-
ule harness.
6CHECK HARNESS.
1) Disconnect the combination meter connec-
tor (i10).
2) Measure the resistance between tire pres-
sure monitoring control module connector 
(R211) and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(R211) No. 2 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance more than 1 
MΩ?
Replace the com-
bination meter. 
bination Meter.>
Repair or replace 
the harness con-
nector short cir-
cuit between the 
combination meter 
connector and the 
tire pressure moni-
toring control mod-
ule connector.
Step Check Yes No 
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TPM(diag)-24
Tire Pressure Warning Light/Trouble Indicator Light Illumination Pattern (DTC)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
D: TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT IS BLINKING
DETECTING CONDITION:
•Tire pressure monitoring control module is faulty.
•Defective harness
•Transmitter is faulty.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Tire pressure warning light blinks continuously after engine starting.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
TPM00019
TO POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
FB-36 F/B FUSE NO.5(IG)
26
COMBINATIONMETERA:i10
A3
A10
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE WARNINGLIGHT
FB-17F/B FUSE NO. 7 (B)
i102
R167
R211
FB-48F/B FUSE NO. 4 (IG)
A4
INVERTING CIRCUIT
15
5
9
TPM CONTROL MODULE
i102
1238910411 12 1314 15 16567
A:i10
12345 678910111219 20 2113 14 15 161718 22
R211
123456789101112
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 
(DTC)
Connect Subaru Select Monitor, read Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code. 
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Is diagnostics code (DTC) dis-
played?
Pe r for m  t h e  d ia g -
nosis according to 
DTC. 
of Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Go to step 2. 
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VDC(diag)-2
Basic Diagnostic Procedure
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
1. Basic Diagnostic Procedure
A: PROCEDURE
NOTE:
•To check the harness for broken wires or short circuits, shake problem spot or connector.
•Refer to “Check List for Interview”. 
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK PRE-INSPECTION.
1) Ask the customer when and how the trou-
ble occurred using the interview checklist. 
2) Before performing diagnostics, check the 
component which might affect VDC problems. 
Is the component that might 
influence the VDC problem 
normal?
Go to step 2.Repair or replace 
each component.
2CHECK INDICATION OF DTC.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data 
link connector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and the Sub-
aru Select Monitor power switch to ON.
4) Read the DTC. 
(DTC).>
NOTE:If the communication function of the Subaru Se-
lect  Monitor  cannot  be  executed  normally,
check  the  communication  circuit.  
TIALIZING  IMPOSSIBLE,  INSPECTION,  Sub-
aru Select Monitor.>
5) Record all DTCs and freeze frame data.
Is DTC displayed? Go to step 4.Go to step 3.
3PERFORM GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS.
1) Inspect using “General Diagnostic Table”. 
2) Perform the clear memory mode. 
Mode.>
3) Perform the inspection mode. 
Mode.>
4) Read the DTC. 
(DTC).>
5) Check the DTC is not displayed.
Do the VDC warning light and 
ABS warning light go off after 
starting the engine?
Finish the diagno-
sis.
Check the combi-
nation meter cir-
cuit. 
ABS WARNING 
LIGHT DOES NOT 
GO OFF, Warning 
Light Illumination 
Patter n.> 
VDC WARNING 
LIGHT, TCS OFF 
INDICATOR 
LIGHT AND VDC 
INDICATOR 
LIGHT DO NOT 
COME ON, Warn-
ing Light Illumina-
tion Pattern.> 
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VDC(diag)-4
Check List for Interview
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. Check List for Interview
A: CHECK
Check the following item about the vehicle’s state.
1. STATE OF ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS warning light 
come on. Always
 Sometimes
 Only once
 Does not come on
• When/How long does it come on?
Ignition key position LOCK
 ACC
 ON (before starting engine)
 START
 ON (after starting engine, while engine is running)
 ON (after starting engine, engine is stop)
Timing Immediately after turning the ignition switch to ON
 Immediately after turning the ignition switch to START
 Accelerating —   km/h
 —      MPH
 While traveling at a constant speedkm/h MPH
 Reducing speed —   km/h
 —      MPH
 When turning to the rightSteering angle: deg
Steering time: Sec.
 When turning to the leftSteering angle: deg
Steering time: Sec.
 When operating other electrical parts
• Part name:
• Operating condition: 
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VDC(diag)-5
Check List for Interview
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. STATE OF VDC WARNING LIGHT AND TCS OFF INDICATOR LIGHT
VDC warning light 
and TCS OFF indi-
cator light come on.
 Always
 Sometimes
 Only once
 Does not come on
• When/How long does it come on?
Ignition key position LOCK
 ACC
 ON (before starting engine)
 START
 ON (after starting engine, while engine is running)
 ON (after starting engine, engine is stop)
Timing Immediately after turning the ignition switch to ON
 Immediately after turning the ignition switch to START
 Accelerating —   km/h
 —      MPH
 While traveling at a constant speedkm/h MPH
 Reducing speed —   km/h
 —      MPH
 When turning to the rightSteering angle: deg
Steering time: Sec.
 When turning to the leftSteering angle: deg
Steering time: Sec.
 When operating other electrical parts
• Part name:
• Operating condition: 
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VDC(diag)-6
Check List for Interview
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
3. STATE OF VDC INDICATOR LIGHT
VDC indicator light 
comes on. Always
 Sometimes
 Only once
 Does not come on
• When/How long does it come on?
Ignition key position LOCK
 ACC
 ON (before starting engine)
 START
 ON (after starting engine, while engine is running)
 ON (after starting engine, engine is stop)
Timing Immediately after turning the ignition switch to ON
 Immediately after turning the ignition switch to START
 Accelerating —   km/h
 —     
MPH
 While traveling at a constant speedkm/h MPH
 Reducing speed —   km/h
 —      MPH
 When turning to the rightSteering angle: deg
Steering time: Sec.
 When turning to the leftSteering angle: deg
Steering time: Sec.
 When operating other electrical parts
• Part name:
• Operating condition: 
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VDC(diag)-16
Subaru Select Monitor
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
6. Subaru Select Monitor
A: OPERATION
1. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 
(DTC)
1) Prepare the Subaru  Select  Monitor  kit. 
TOOL, General Description.>
2) Connect  the  diagnosis  cable  to  Subaru  Select
Monitor.
3) Insert the cartridge to the Subaru Select Monitor.
4) Connect  the  Subaru  Select  Monitor  to  data  link
connector.
(1) Data  link  connector  is  located  in  the  lower
portion  of  instrument  panel  (on  the  driver's
side).
(2) Connect  the  diagnosis  cable  to  data  link
connector.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the scan tools except for Suba-
ru Select Monitor.
5) Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and
turn the Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
6) On the «Main Menu» display screen, select the
{Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
7) On  the  «System  Selection  Menu»  display
screen,  select  the  {Brake  Control}  and  press  the
[YES] key.
8) Press the [YES] key after the {VDC AWD AT} is
displayed.
9) On the «VDC Diagnosis» screen, select the {Di-
agnostic  Code(s)  Display},  and  then  press  the
[YES] key.
NOTE:
•For details concerning operation procedure, re-
fer  to  the  “SUBARU  SELECT  MONITOR  OPERA-
TION MANUAL”.
•For details concerning DTCs, refer to “List of Di-
agnostic  Trouble  Code  (DTC)”.  
•DTCs are displayed up to three in detected or-
der.
10) If VDC and Subaru Select Monitor cannot com-
municate,  check  the  communication  circuit.  
TIALIZING  IMPOSSIBLE,  INSPECTION,  Subaru
Select Monitor.>
(1) Data link connector
ABS00111
ABS00112
VDC00367(1)
(1) Power switch
Display Contents to be monitored
CurrentIndicate the latest malfunction DTC on 
the Subaru Select Monitor display.
Old
The latest DTC in previous troubles is 
displayed on Subaru Select Monitor dis-
play screen.
Older
The second latest DTC in previous trou-
bles is displayed on Subaru Select Moni-
tor display screen.
ABS00114
(1) 
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![SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Owners Manual VDC(diag)-17
Subaru Select Monitor
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. READ CURRENT DATA
1) On the «Main Menu» display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
2)  SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Owners Manual VDC(diag)-17
Subaru Select Monitor
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. READ CURRENT DATA
1) On the «Main Menu» display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
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VDC(diag)-17
Subaru Select Monitor
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. READ CURRENT DATA
1) On the «Main Menu» display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
2) On the «System Selection Menu» display screen, select the {Brake Control} and press the [YES] key.
3) Press the [YES] key after {VDC AWD  AT} is displayed.
4) On the «Brake Control Diagnosis» display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and then press
the [YES] key.
5) On the «Display Menu» screen, select the data display method and press the [YES] key.
6) Using a scroll key, scroll the display screen up or down until necessary data is shown.
•A list of the support data is shown in the following table.
NOTE:
For details concerning operation procedure, refer to the “SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MAN-
UAL”.
Display Contents to be monitored Unit of measure
FR Wheel SpeedWheel speed detected by front ABS wheel speed sensor RH is dis-
played.km/h or MPH
FL Wheel SpeedWheel speed detected by front ABS wheel speed sensor LH is dis-
played.km/h or MPH
RR Wheel SpeedWheel speed detected by rear ABS wheel speed sensor RH is dis-
played.km/h or MPH
RL Wheel SpeedWheel speed detected by rear ABS wheel speed sensor LH is dis-
played.km/h or MPH
Fr o nt / Re ar   G  S e ns o r Ve h ic le   f r on t / re a r   ac ce le ra t io n  d e te c te d  by  G  se n so r   is  d i sp layed .m/s2
Lateral G Sensor Vehicle lateral acceleration detected by G sensor is displayed.m/s2
IG power supply voltage Voltage supplied to VDCCM&H/U is displayed. V
Steering Angle Sensor Steering angle detected by steering angle sensor is displayed. deg
Ya w   R a t e   S e n s o r V e h i c l e   a n g u l a r   s p e e d   d e t e c t e d   b y   y a w   r a t e   s e n s o r   i s   d i s p l a y e d . d e g / s
Pressure Sensor Brake fluid pressure detected by pressure sensor is displayed. bar
ABS Control Flag ABS control condition is displayed. ON or OFF
EBD Control Flag EBD control condition is displayed. ON or OFF
Brake Switch Brake ON/OFF is displayed. ON or OFF
ABS Warning Light ON operation of the ABS warning light is displayed. ON or OFF
EBD Warning Light ON operation of the EBD warning light is displayed. ON or OFF
Motor Relay Signal Motor relay operation signal is displayed. ON or OFF
Motor Relay Monitor Motor relay monitor signal is displayed. ON or OFF
TCS Control Flag TCS control condition is displayed. ON or OFF
Va l ve   R e l ay   S i g n a l Va l v e   r e l ay   o p e r a t i o n   s i g n a l   i s   d i s p l ay e d . O N   o r   O F F
VDC Control Flag VDC control condition is displayed. ON or OFF
VDC Warning Light ON operation of the VDC warning light is displayed. ON or OFF
OFF Light ON/OFF condition of TCS OFF indicator light is displayed. ON or OFF
E/G Control Prohibited Flag Engine control command signal is displayed. 1 or 0
OFF Switch Signal Operation condition of TCS OFF switch is displayed. ON or OFF
Motor Fail Safe Relay Drive 
SignalMotor fail safe relay drive signal is displayed. ON or OFF 
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![SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Owners Manual VDC(diag)-18
Subaru Select Monitor
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
3. CLEAR MEMORY MODE
1) On  the  «Main  Menu»,  select  the  {2.  Each  Sys-
tem Check} and press the [YES] key.
2) On SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Owners Manual VDC(diag)-18
Subaru Select Monitor
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
3. CLEAR MEMORY MODE
1) On  the  «Main  Menu»,  select  the  {2.  Each  Sys-
tem Check} and press the [YES] key.
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VDC(diag)-18
Subaru Select Monitor
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
3. CLEAR MEMORY MODE
1) On  the  «Main  Menu»,  select  the  {2.  Each  Sys-
tem Check} and press the [YES] key.
2) On  the  «System  Selection  Menu»  display
screen,  select  the  {Brake  Control}  and  press  the
[YES] key.
3) Press the [YES] key after {VDC AWD  AT} is dis-
played.
4) On  the  «Brake  Control  Diagnosis»  display
screen,  select  the  {Memory  Clear}  and  press  the
[YES] key.
5) When “Done” and “Turn ignition switch OFF” are
shown on the display screen, turn the Subaru Se-
lect Monitor and ignition switch to OFF.
NOTE:
For  details  concerning  operation  procedure,  refer
to the “SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION
MANUAL”.
4. SEQUENCE CONTROL
5. FREEZE FRAME DATA
NOTE:
•Data stored at the time of trouble occurrence is
shown on display.
•Each time trouble occurs, the latest information
is stored in the freeze frame data in memory.
Display Contents to be monitored
Clear memory? DTC deleting function
Display Contents to be monitoredReference tar-
get
ABS 
sequence 
control
Operate the valve and 
pump motor continuously 
to perform the ABS 
sequence control.
Sequence Con-
trol.>
VDC 
sequence 
control
Operate the valve and 
pump motor continuously 
to perform the VDC 
sequence control.
Sequence Con-
trol.>
Display Contents to be monitored
IG CounterNumber of times ignition switch turned to 
ON is displayed.
DTC The recorded failure code is displayed.
FR Wheel 
Speed
Wheel speed detected by front ABS 
wheel speed sensor RH is displayed in 
km/h or MPH.
FL Wheel Speed
Wheel speed detected by front ABS 
wheel speed sensor LH is displayed in 
km/h or MPH.
RR Wheel 
Speed
Wheel speed detected by rear ABS 
wheel speed sensor RH is displayed in 
km/h or MPH.
RL Wheel 
Speed
Wheel speed detected by rear ABS 
wheel speed sensor LH is displayed in 
km/h or MPH.
Ve h i c l e   S p e e dVe h i c l e  s p e e d  c a l c u l a t e d  b y  V D C  c o n t r o l  
module is displayed.
G Sensor First 
ShaftThe sensor value for a 45° angle crossed 
2 axis G sensor is displayed.G Sensor Sec-
ond Shaft
Ya w   R a t e   S e n -
sor
Ve h i c l e   a n g u l a r   s p e e d   d e t e c t e d   b y   y a w  
rate sensor is displayed.
IG power supply 
voltage
Vo l t a g e   s u p p l i e d   t o   V D C   c o n t r o l   m o d u l e  
is displayed.
Steering Angle 
Sensor
Steering angle detected by steering 
angle sensor is displayed.
Pressure sen-
sor output
Brake fluid pressure detected by pres-
sure sensor is displayed.
Engine SpeedEngine speed on malfunction occur-
rence is displayed.
Acceleration 
Opening AngleAcceleration opening is displayed.
Gear positionGear position on malfunction occurrence 
is displayed.
Steering Angle 
Sensor Malfunc-
tion Code
The recorded steering angle sensor fail-
ure code is displayed?
ABS Control 
FlagABS control condition is displayed.
EBD Control 
FlagEBD control condition is displayed.
Brake Switch Brake ON/OFF is displayed.
TCS Control 
FlagTCS control condition is displayed.
VDC Control 
FlagVDC control condition is displayed.
E/G Control Flag  
Absolute angle 
recognition flag
Whether the absolute angle was deter-
mined is displayed.
OFF Switch Sig-
nal
Operation condition of TCS OFF switch 
is displayed.