Display SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service User Guide

AB(diag)-48
List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
71 Driver’s Airbag failure • Airbag main harness circuit is open, shorted
or shorted to ground.
•Airbag module harness (Driver's side) circuit
is open, shorted or shorted to ground.
•Roll connector circuit is open, shorted or
shorted to ground.
•Airbag control module is faulty.
•Driver's airbag module is faulty.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG FAILURE, Diagnos-
tic Chart with Trouble Code.>
72 Passenger's Airbag failure • Airbag main harness circuit is open, shorted
or shorted to ground.
•Airbag module harness (Passenger's side)
circuit is open, shorted or shorted to ground.
•Airbag control module is faulty.
•Passenger's airbag module is faulty.
SENGER'S AIRBAG FAILURE, Diagnos-
tic Chart with Trouble Code.>
75 Driver’s Airbag failure • Airbag main harness circuit (Driver's side) is
shorted to power supply.
•Airbag module harness circuit (Driver's side)
is shorted to power supply.
•Roll connector is shorted to power supply.
•Airbag control module is faulty.
•Driver's airbag module is faulty.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG FAILURE, Diagnos-
tic Chart with Trouble Code.>
76 Passenger's Airbag failure • Airbag main harness circuit (Passenger's
side) is shorted to power supply.
•Airbag module harness circuit (Passenger's
side) is shorted to power supply.
•Airbag control module is faulty.
•Passenger's airbag module is faulty.
SENGER'S AIRBAG FAILURE, Diagnos-
tic Chart with Trouble Code.>
91 Curtain Airbag Module RH
failure
•Curtain airbag harness (RH) circuit is faulty.
•Curtain airbag module (RH) is faulty.
•Airbag control module is faulty.
TA I N A I R B A G M O D U L E R H FA I L U R E ,
Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code.>
92 Curtain Airbag Module LH
failure
•Curtain airbag harness (LH) circuit is faulty.
•Curtain airbag module (LH) is faulty.
•Airbag control module is faulty.
TAIN AIRBAG MODULE LH FAILURE,
Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code.>
95 Curtain Airbag Module RH
failure
•Curtain airbag harness (RH) is shorted to
power supply.
•Curtain airbag module (RH) is faulty.
•Airbag control module is faulty.
TA I N A I R B A G M O D U L E R H FA I L U R E ,
Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code.>
96 Curtain Airbag Module LH
failure
•Curtain airbag harness (LH) is shorted to
power supply.
•Curtain airbag module (LH) is faulty.
•Airbag control module is faulty.
TAIN AIRBAG MODULE LH FAILURE,
Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code.>
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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
5CHECK AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS (DRIV-
ER'S AIRBAG HARNESS).
Measure the resistance between connector
(2U) terminals in the test harness U.
Connector & terminal
(2U) No. 2 — (2U) No. 4:
(2U) No. 4 — Chassis ground:
(2U) No. 2 — Chassis ground:
(2U) No. 8 — (2U) No. 12:
(2U) No. 8 — Chassis ground:
(2U) No. 12 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Go to step 6.Replace the airbag
main harness with
body harness.
6CHECK AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE.
1) Connect all the connectors.
2) Erase the memory.
3) Perform the inspection mode.
4) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 7.
7CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Check DTC using
“List of Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e
(DTC)”. AB(diag)-45, List
of Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Finish the diagno-
sis.
Step Check Yes No

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
5CHECK AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE.
1) Connect all the connectors.
2) Erase the memory.
3) Perform the inspection mode.
4) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 6.
6CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Check DTC using
“List of Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e
(DTC)”. AB(diag)-45, List
of Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Finish the diagno-
sis.
Step Check Yes No

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
5CHECK AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE.
1) Connect all the connectors.
2) Erase the memory.
3) Perform the inspection mode.
4) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 6.
6CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Check DTC using
“List of Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e
(DTC)”. AB(diag)-45, List
of Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Finish the diagno-
sis.
Step Check Yes No

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNEC-
TORS.
Check for poor contact of the connectors
between the airbag control module and the
passenger's airbag module.
Is there poor contact? Replace the airbag
harness with chas-
sis harness.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK PASSENGER'S AIRBAG MODULE.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Remove the console side cover lower on
the passenger's side.
3) Disconnect the connector (AB10) from
(AB9).
4) Connect the connector (1P) in the test har-
ness P to connector (AB9).
5) Connect the airbag resistor to the connec-
tors (2P) and (3P) of test harness P.
6) Connect the battery ground terminal and
turn the ignition switch to ON.
Does the airbag warning light
illuminate for 6 seconds and go
off?
Replace the pas-
senger's airbag
module. AB-16, Passen-
ger’s Airbag Mod-
ule.>
Go to step 3.
3CHECK AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS (PASSEN-
GER'S AIRBAG HARNESS).
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Disconnect the airbag resistor from the
connectors (2P) and (3P) of test harness P.
3) Remove the instrument panel lower cover
and disconnect the connector (AB7) from
(AB2).
4) Disconnect the connector (AB6) from air-
bag control module, and connect the connector
(1U) in the test harness U.
5) Measure the voltage between connector
(2U) in the test harness U and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(2U) No. 3 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(2U) No. 5 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(2U) No. 9 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(2U) No. 13 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage less than 1 V? Go to step 4.Replace the airbag
main harness with
body harness.
4CHECK AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE.
1) Connect all the connectors.
2) Erase the memory.
3) Perform the inspection mode.
4) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 5.
5CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Check DTC using
“List of Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e
(DTC)”. AB(diag)-45, List
of Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Finish the diagno-
sis.

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
This DTC is indicated when the front airbag module and the pretensioner are deployed.
Once this DTC is displayed, the memory cannot be cleared. Therefore replace the following parts.
•Airbag control module
•Driver's airbag module
•Passenger's airbag module
•Front sub sensor of both sides
•Front seat belt outer with pretensioner of both sides.
•Steering roll connector
•Occupant detection system (passenger’s seat cushion & frame assembly)
G: DTC 23 CONNECTOR TO AIRBAG ECU FAILURE
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Connection of (AB6), (AB17) and (AB18) to airbag control module is improper.
CAUTION:
Before diagnosing the airbag system, be sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the
ground terminal from battery, and wait more than 20 seconds before starting to work.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POOR CONTACTS OF CONNEC-
TORS (AB6), (AB17) AND (AB18).
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Disconnect the connectors (AB6), (AB17)
and (AB18) from airbag control module.
Is there rust or damage on the
harness connector and the
control module connector?
Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.> Replace
the body harness
with the airbag
main harness or
replace the body
harness with the
side airbag har-
ness.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK POOR CONTACTS OF CONNEC-
TORS (AB6), (AB17) AND (AB18).
1) Reconnect the connector securely.
2) Connect the battery ground terminal and
turn the ignition switch to ON.
Does the airbag warning light
illuminate for 6 seconds and go
off?
Go to step 3.Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
3CHECK AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE.
1) Connect all the connectors.
2) Erase the memory.
3) Perform the inspection mode.
4) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 4.
4CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Check DTC using
“List of Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e
(DTC)”. AB(diag)-45, List
of Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Finish the diagno-
sis.

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Disconnect the connector (AB6) from air-
bag control module.
3) Connect the connector (1U) in the test har-
ness U to connector (AB6).
4) Connect the battery ground terminal and
turn the ignition switch to ON.
5) Measure the voltage between connector
(2U) in the test harness U and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(2U) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 2.
2CHECK FUSE NO. 12 (IN JOINT BOX).
1) Confirm that the ignition switch is turned to
OFF.
2) Remove the fuse No. 12 (in joint box) and
perform visual inspection.
Is the fuse No. 12 blown out? Replace the fuse
No. 12. If fuse No.
25 is blown out
again, repair the
body harness.
Replace the airbag
main harness with
body harness.
Go to step 3.
3CHECK AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE.
1) Connect all the connectors.
2) Erase the memory.
3) Perform the inspection mode.
4) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 4.
4CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Check DTC using
“List of Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e
(DTC)”. AB(diag)-45, List
of Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Finish the diagno-
sis.

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Disconnect the connector (AB6) from air-
bag control module.
3) Connect the connector (1U) in the test har-
ness U to connector (AB6).
4) Connect the battery ground terminal and
turn the ignition switch to ON.
5) Measure the voltage between connector
(2U) in the test harness U and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(2U) No. 6 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 2.
2CHECK FUSE NO. 25 (IN JOINT BOX).
1) Confirm that the ignition switch is turned to
OFF.
2) Remove the fuse No. 25 (in joint box) and
perform visual inspection.
Is the fuse No. 25 blown out? Replace the fuse
No. 25. If fuse No.
12 is blown out
again, repair the
body harness. Or
replace the airbag
main harness with
body harness.
Go to step 3.
3CHECK AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE.
1) Connect all the connectors.
2) Erase the memory.
3) Perform the inspection mode.
4) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 4.
4CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Check DTC using
“List of Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e
(DTC)”. AB(diag)-45, List
of Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Finish the diagno-
sis.

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNEC-
TORS.
Check for poor contact of the connectors
between the airbag control module and the
front sub sensor RH.
Is there poor contact? Repair the con-
nector.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS (FRONT
SUB SENSOR HARNESS RH).
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover
and disconnect the connectors (AB7) and
(AB2).
3) Remove the console side cover lower on
the passenger's side and disconnect the con-
nectors (AB10) and (AB9).
4) Disconnect the connector (AB6) from air-
bag control module.
5) Connect the connector (1U) in the test har-
ness U to connector (AB6).
6) Disconnect the front sub sensor (RH), and
then connect the connector (1H) in the test
harness H to connector (AB16).
7) Measure the resistance between connector
(3U) in the test harness U and connector (3H)
in the test harness H.
Connector & terminal
(3U) No. 7 — (3H) No. 5:
(3U) No. 9 — (3H) No. 6:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Go to step 3.Replace the airbag
main harness with
body harness.
3CHECK AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS (FRONT
SUB SENSOR HARNESS RH).
Measure the resistance between connector
(3U) in the test harness U and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(3U) No. 7 — Chassis ground:
(3U) No. 9 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Replace the front
sub sensor (RH).
Front Sub Sen-
sor.> Replace the
airbag control
module if not oper-
ating normally
even after replac-
ing the sensor.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 4.
4CHECK AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE.
1) Connect all the connectors.
2) Erase the memory.
3) Perform the inspection mode.
4) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 5.
5CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Check DTC using
“List of Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e
(DTC)”. AB(diag)-45, List
of Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Finish the diagno-
sis.

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNEC-
TORS.
Check for poor contact of the connectors
between the airbag control module and the
front sub sensor LH.
Is there poor contact? Replace the airbag
main harness with
body harness.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS (FRONT
SUB SENSOR HARNESS LH).
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover
and disconnect the connectors (AB7) and
(AB2).
3) Remove the console side cover lower on
the passenger's side and disconnect the con-
nectors (AB10) and (AB9).
4) Disconnect the connector (AB6) from air-
bag control module.
5) Connect the connector (1U) in the test har-
ness U to connector (AB6).
6) Disconnect the front sub sensor (LH), and
then connect the connector (1H) in the test
harness H to connector (AB13).
7) Measure the resistance between connector
(3U) in the test harness U and connector (3H)
in the test harness H.
Connector & terminal
(3U) No. 6 — (3H) No. 5:
(3U) No. 8 — (3H) No. 6:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Go to step 3.Replace the airbag
main harness with
body harness.
3CHECK AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS (FRONT
SUB SENSOR HARNESS LH).
Measure the resistance between connector
(3U) in the test harness U and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(3U) No. 6 — Chassis ground:
(3U) No. 8 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Replace the front
sub sensor (LH).
Front Sub Sen-
sor.> Replace the
airbag control
module if not oper-
ating normally
even after replac-
ing the sensor.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 4.
4CHECK AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE.
1) Connect all the connectors.
2) Erase the memory.
3) Perform the inspection mode.
4) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 5.
5CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Check DTC using
“List of Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e
(DTC)”. AB(diag)-45, List
of Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Finish the diagno-
sis.