ECU SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service User Guide

AB(diag)-34
Subaru Select Monitor
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK IGNITION SWITCH.Is the ignition switch ON? Go to step 2.Turn the ignition
switch to ON, and
select the airbag
mode using the
Subaru Select
Monitor.
2CHECK BATTERY.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Measure the battery voltage.
Is the voltage more than 11 V? Go to step 3.Charge or replace
the battery.
3CHECK BATTERY TERMINAL.Is there poor contact at battery
terminal?
Repair or tighten
the battery termi-
nal.
Go to step 4.
4CHECK SUBARU SELECT MONITOR COM-
MUNICATION.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check
whether communication to other system can
be executed normally.
Are the system name and
model year displayed on Sub-
aru Select Monitor?
Go to step 9.Go to step 5.
5CHECK AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE CON-
NECTOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Is the connector of the air bag control mod-
ule (AB6) securely connected?
Is the connector of the air bag
control module securely con-
nected?
Go to step 6.Connect the con-
nector of the air-
bag control
module.
6CHECK SUBARU SELECT MONITOR COM-
MUNICATION.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the airbag control module con-
nector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Check whether communication to other
systems can be executed normally.
Are the system name and
model year displayed on Sub-
aru Select Monitor?
Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 7.
7CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR BETWEEN
EACH CONTROL MODULE AND DATA LINK
CONNECTOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the airbag control module,
ABSCM&H/U, ECM and TCM.
3) Measure the resistance between data link
connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B40) No. 10 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Go to step 8.Repair the har-
ness and connec-
tor between each
control module
and data link con-
nector. (Replace
the harness with-
out repairing the
airbag harness.)
8CHECK THE OUTPUT SIGNAL TO THE AIR-
BAG CONTROL MODULE.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON in the status
of step 7.
2) Measure the voltage between data link con-
nector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B40) No. 10 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage less than 1 V? Go to step 9.Repair the har-
ness and connec-
tor between each
control module
and data link con-
nector. (Replace
the harness with-
out repairing the
airbag harness.)

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List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
13.List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
A: LIST
DTC Display Content of diagnosis Reference target
11 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.
AIRBAG FAILURE, Diagnostic Chart
with Trouble Code.>
12 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.
GER'S AIRBAG FAILURE, Diagnostic
Chart with Trouble Code.>
15 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.
AIRBAG FAILURE, Diagnostic Chart
with Trouble Code.>
16 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.
GER'S AIRBAG FAILURE, Diagnostic
Chart with Trouble Code.>
21 Airbag ECU failure Airbag control module is faulty. ECU FAILURE, Diagnostic Chart with
Tr o u b l e C o d e . >
22 Front Airbag Firing output Front airbag module and seat belt pretensioner
(LH/RH) are inflated.
AIRBAG FIRING OUTPUT, Diagnostic
Chart with Trouble Code.>
23 Connector to Airbag ECU
failure
Connection of (AB6), (AB17) and (AB18) to air-
bag control module is improper.
TOR TO AIRBAG ECU FAILURE, Diag-
nostic Chart with Trouble Code.>
24 IG1 open • Airbag control module is faulty.
•Airbag main harness circuit is open.
•Fuse No. 12 (in joint box) is blown.
•Airbag rear harness circuit is open.
OPEN, Diagnostic Chart with Trouble
Code.>
25 IG2 open • Airbag control module is faulty.
•Airbag main harness circuit is open.
•Fuse No. 25 (in joint box) is blown.
•Airbag rear harness circuit is open.
OPEN, Diagnostic Chart with Trouble
Code.>
26 Passenger's Airbag indi-
cator failure
•Passenger's airbag indicator is faulty.
•Airbag control module is faulty.
•Airbag main harness circuit is open, shorted
or shorted to ground.
•Body harness circuit is open.
GER'S AIRBAG INDICATOR FAILURE,
Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code.>
27 ODS Communication error • Occupant detection control module communi-
cation is faulty.
•Airbag rear harness circuit is open, shorted,
shorted to ground or shorted to power supply.
•Occupant detection harness is faulty.
•Airbag control module is faulty.
•Occupant detection system is faulty.
COMMUNICATION ERROR, Diagnostic
Chart with Trouble Code.>

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
E: DTC 21 AIRBAG ECU FAILURE
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Airbag control module is faulty.
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.
•After replacing the airbag module, seat belt pretensioner, roll connector, control module and sen-
sor, reconnect each part and confirm that the warning light operates properly.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK IF DTC 21 IS INDICATED.
Read the DTC. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC),
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Is DTC 21 indicated for airbag
warning light?
Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Per fo r m th e cl ea r
memory mode.
32, CLEAR MEM-
ORY MODE,
OPERATION,
Subaru Select
Monitor.>

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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 POOR CONTACT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Confirm that the connector that is between
the airbag control module and the passenger’s
side warning box is securely connected.
Is there poor contact in any
connector?
Replace the airbag
harness connec-
tor.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS.
1) Disconnect the connector (AB6) from air-
bag control module.
2) Connect the battery ground terminal and
turn the ignition switch to ON.
NOTE:
Neither of ON/OFF illuminates when it is nor-
mal.
Is the passenger's seat airbag
indicator lit?
Go to step 3.Go to step 4.
3CHECK AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove the passenger’s side warning box
and disconnect the connector (i116).
3) Connect the connector (1U) in the test har-
ness U to connector (AB6).
4) Measure the resistance between connec-
tors (2U) and (4U) in the test harness U and
chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(2U) No. 14 — (4U) No. 17:
(2U) No. 14 — Chassis ground:
(4U) No. 17 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Replace the pas-
senger’s side
warning box. to AC-46,
REMOVAL, Air
Ve n t G r i l l e . >
Repair the bulk-
head harness. Or
replace the airbag
main harness with
body harness.
4CHECK THE AIRBAG HARNESS.
1) Connect the connectors (7U) and (8U) in
the test harness U.
2) Connect the battery ground terminal and
turn the ignition switch to ON.
Is the passenger's seat airbag
indicator lit?
Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 5.
5CHECK THE AIRBAG HARNESS.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the connector (1U) in the test har-
ness U to connector (AB6).
3) Measure the resistance between connec-
tors (2U) and (4U) in the test harness U and
the connector (i116).
Connector & terminal
(2U) No. 14 — (i116) No. 5:
(4U) No. 17 — (i116) No. 6:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Go to step 6.Repair the bulk-
head harness. Or
replace the airbag
main harness with
body harness.
6CHECK BODY HARNESS.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Measure the voltage between connector
(i116) and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i116) No. 3 — Chassis ground:
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Replace the pas-
senger’s side
warning box. to AC-46,
REMOVAL, Air
Ve n t G r i l l e . >
Repair the power
supply line to the
passenger’s side
warning box.

COM-2
General Description
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
1. General Description
A: CAUTION
•Before disassembling or reassembling parts, al-
ways disconnect the battery ground cable from bat-
tery. When replacing the audio, control module and
other parts provided with memory functions, record
the memory contents before disconnecting the bat-
tery ground cable. Otherwise, the memory is
cleared.
•Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of dis-
assembly procedure unless otherwise indicated.
•Adjust parts to the given specifications.
•Connect the connectors securely during reas-
sembly.
•After reassembly, make sure functional parts op-
erate smoothly.
B: PREPARATION TOOL
1. GENERAL TOOL
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit Tester Used for measuring resistance and
voltage.
TO RX® BIT T30Used for removing/installing driver’s
airbag module.

COM-3
Horn System
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
2. Horn System
A: WIRING DIAGRAM
1. HORN
tem.>
B: INSPECTION
1. HORN RELAY
Measure the security horn relay resistance be-
tween terminals (indicated in the table below) when
connecting terminal No. 4 to battery positive termi-
nal and terminal No. 3 to battery ground terminal.
Current Terminal No. Standard
Ye s1 and 2Less than 1 Ω
No 1 MΩ or more
COM00001
(1)(2)
(1)
(4)
(2)
(3)
(3)(4)

CC-3
General Description
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
B: CAUTION
•Before disassembling or reassembling parts, al-
ways disconnect the battery ground cable from bat-
tery. When repairing the audio, control module, etc.
which are provided with memory functions, record
the memory contents before disconnecting the
ground cable from battery. Otherwise, the memory
will be cleared.
•Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of dis-
assembly unless otherwise indicated.
•Adjust the parts to specifications specified in this
manual.
•Connect the connectors securely during reas-
sembly.
•After reassembly, ensure functional parts oper-
ate properly.
C: PREPARATION TOOL
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit tester Used for measuring resis-
tance and voltage.

CC-5
Cruise Control Command Switch
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
3. Cruise Control Command
Switch
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before servicing, be sure to read the notes in
the “AB” section for proper handling of the
driver’s airbag module. TION, General Description.>
1) Set the front wheels in straight ahead position.
2) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
4) Using TORX® BIT T30 (1), loosen two TORX®
bolts which secure the driver’s airbag module.
5) Disconnect the airbag module connector on
back of the airbag module.
6) Remove the steering wheel. MOVAL, Steering Wheel.>
7) Remove the four screws to remove the lower
cover from steering wheel.
8) Remove one screw to remove the cruise control
command switch from lower cover.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
Measure the cruise control command switch resis-
tance.
If NG, replace the cruise control command switch.
CC-00018
(1)
CC-00181
Switch Area Terminal No. Standard
CANCEL
SET/COAST
RESUME/
ACCEL
All OFF 2 and 3 Approx. 4 kΩ
CANCEL ON 2 and 3 Less than 1 Ω
SET/COAST ON 2 and 3Approximately
250 Ω
RESUME/
ACCELON 2 and 3Approximately
1500 Ω
MAINOFF 1 and 2 1 MΩ or more
ON 1 and 2 Less than 1 Ω
CC-00182
CC-00252
231

ET-2
General Description
ENTERTAINMENT
1. General Description
A: CAUTION
•Before disassembling or reassembling parts, al-
ways disconnect the battery ground cable from bat-
tery.
•When replacing the audio, control module and
other parts provided with memory functions, record
the memory contents before disconnecting the bat-
tery ground cable. Otherwise, the memory is
cleared.
•Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of dis-
assembly procedure unless otherwise indicated.
•Adjust parts to the given specifications.
•Connect the connectors securely during reas-
sembly.
•After reassembly, make sure functional parts op-
erate smoothly.
B: PREPARATION TOOL
1. GENERAL TOOL
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit Tester Used for measuring resis-
tance and voltage.
Conductive silver composition
(DUPONT No. 4817 or equiv-
alent)
Used for repairing antenna
wire.