check engine light SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service User Guide

IM (diag)-2
Basic Diagnostic Procedure
IMMOBILIZER (DIAGNOSTICS)
1. Basic Diagnostic Procedure
A: PROCEDURE
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to “OFF” or “ACC”.
2) Wait for 60 seconds or more.
Does the security indicator
light blink?
Go to step 2.Check the secu-
rity indicator light
circuit. (diag)-10, CHECK
SECURITY INDI-
CATOR LIGHT
CIRCUIT,
INSPECTION,
Diagnostics Chart
for Secur ity Indica-
tor Light.>
2CHECK KEY SWITCH.
Remove the key from ignition switch.
Does the security indicator
light blink within 1 second after
removing the key?
Go to step 3.Check the key
switch circuit.
12, CHECK KEY
SWITCH CIR-
CUIT, INSPEC-
TION, Diagnostics
Chart for Security
Indicator Light.>
3CHECK SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT.
Tu r n t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h t o O N .
Does the security indicator
light go off?
Go to step 5.Go to step 4.
4CHECK ENGINE START.
Tu r n t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h t o S TA R T.
Does the starter operate? Check the LAN
communication cir-
cuit. LAN(diag)-2, Basic
Diagnostic Proce-
dure.>
Check the DTC
display (body inte-
grated unit). Go to
step 7.
5CHECK ENGINE START.
Tu r n t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h t o S TA R T.
Does the starter operate? Go to step 6.Check the LAN
communication cir-
cuit. LAN(diag)-2, Basic
Diagnostic Proce-
dure.>
6CHECK ENGINE START.
Tu r n t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h t o S TA R T.
Does the engine start? Immobilizer sys-
tem is OK.
Check the DTC
display (ECM). Go
to step 7.
7CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector. Select Monitor.>
3) Turn the ignition switch and Subaru Select
Monitor switch to ON.
4) Read DTC on display.
Is the DTC displayed on
screen?
Go to step 8.Repair the related
parts.
8PERFORM THE DIAGNOSIS.
1) Inspect using the “Diagnostic Procedure
with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).” IM (diag)-16, Diagnostic Procedure with Diag-
nostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
2) Repair the trouble cause.
3) Perform the clear memory mode.
4) Read DTC again.
Is the DTC displayed on
screen?
Inspect using the
“Diagnostic Proce-
dure with Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code
(DTC).” (diag)-16, Diag-
nostic Procedure
with Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e
(DTC).>
Finish the diagno-
sis.

IM (diag)-3
General Description
IMMOBILIZER (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. General Description
A: CAUTION
CAUTION:
•The airbag system wiring harnesses and con-
nectors are yellow. Do not use electrical test
equipment on these circuits.
•Be careful not to damage the airbag system
wiring harness.
•While diagnostic items are being checked, do
not operate radios, portable telephones, etc.
which emit electromagnetic waves near or in-
side the vehicle.
•When turning the ignition switch to ON or
OFF while diagnostic items are being checked,
do not allow keys with different ID codes close
to the ignition switch. If the ignition key is in a
key holder, remove it from the holder before
carrying out diagnosis.
•When repeatedly turning the ignition switch
to ON or OFF while diagnostic items are being
checked, it should be switched in cycles of
“ON” for at least 5 seconds → “O F F ” fo r a t le a s t
8 seconds.
•If the engine fails to start with a registered ig-
nition key, detach the ignition key from ignition
switch and wait for approx. 1 second until secu-
rity indicator light begins to flash. And then
start the engine again.
•Before checking the diagnostic items, obtain
all keys for the vehicle to be checked pos-
sessed by owner.
•Do not install or register a body integrated
unit of another registered vehicle to diagnose
failures or inspect functions.
IM-00001
IM-00002
(1) Ignition switch position
(2) Sec.
IM-00003
ON
OFF
58(2)
(1)

IM (diag)-11
Diagnostics Chart for Security Indicator Light
IMMOBILIZER (DIAGNOSTICS)
2CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT GROUND
CIRCUIT.
Measure the resistance between body inte-
grated unit harness connector terminal and
chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B280) No. 22 — Chassis ground:
(B281) No. 8, No. 9 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Go to step 3.Repair the open
circuit of body inte-
grated unit ground
circuit.
3CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT IGNITION
CIRCUIT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.(Engine OFF)
2) Measure the voltage between body inte-
grated unit harness connector terminal and
chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i84) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 4.Check the harness
for open or shor t
circuit between
body integrated
unit and ignition
switch.
4CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT POWER
SUPPLY CIRCUIT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Measure the voltage between body inte-
grated unit harness connector terminal and
chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B280) No. 7 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(B281) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Replace the body
integrated unit
Body Integrated
Unit.> and replace
all the ignition keys
(including tran-
sponder). Execute
the registration
procedure next.
Refer to the “REG-
ISTRATION MAN-
UAL FO R
IMMOBILIZER”.
Check the harness
for open or shor t
circuit between
body integrated
unit and fuse.
5INSPECT WARNING BOX CIRCUIT.
1) Remove the warning box. REMOVAL, Warning Box.>
2) Measure the voltage between the warning
box harness connector terminal and chassis
ground.
Connector & terminal
(i116) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 6.Check the harness
for open or shor t
circuit between
warning box and
fuse.
6INSPECT WARNING BOX CIRCUIT.
Measure the resistance between body inte-
grated unit harness connector terminal and
warning box harness connector terminal.
Connector & terminal
(i84) No. 33 — (i116) No. 2:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
LED bulb malfunc-
tion. Replace the
warning box. to IDI-17,
REMOVAL, Warn-
ing Box.>
Repair the har-
ness or connector.
Step Check Yes No

IDI-4
Combination Meter System
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
2. Combination Meter System
A: WIRING DIAGRAM
1. COMBINATION METER
Meter System.>
B: INSPECTION
1. SELF-DIAGNOSIS
The self-diagnosis (checking of each meter, warn-
ing light, indicator, illumination, LCD, buzzer
sound) of combination meter can be performed in
the following procedure.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON while turning the
small light to OFF.
2) Step 1) Turn the small light switch to ON within 3
seconds after step 1), then press the odo/tripmeter
knob three times.
3) Turn the small light switch to OFF, and press the
odo/trip knob three times.
4) Turn the small light switch to ON, and press the
odo/trip knob three times.
NOTE:
•Perform the steps described in 2) and 4) within
10 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON.
•When pressing the odo/trip meter knob four
times, the display changes to DTC display mode
(ECM, TCM). MODE, INSPECTION, Combination Meter Sys-
tem.>When the self-diagnosis function operates,
the warning light, indicator, and LCD display are
checked, then every press of the odo/trip meter
knob will initiate the operation checks in the order
of meter, illumination and buzzer. LIST OF SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE OPERATION,
INSPECTION, Combination Meter System.> Turn
the ignition switch to OFF to cancel the self-diagno-
sis function.
•When the engine starts during diagnosis, the
self-diagnosis function is not cancelled, however,
once the vehicle starts driving, the self-diagnosis
function is cancelled automatically for safety.

IDI-5
Combination Meter System
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
2. LIST OF SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE OPERATION
Speedometer,
tachometer, fuel
gauge, engine
coolant temper-
ature gauge
Microcomputer
running type
warning light,
indicator light
AT s e l e c t l e v e r
position indica-
tor light
Odo/Trip indica-
tor
SPORT shift
indicator
Illumination
(indicator nee-
dle, plate, ring,
LCD)
Buzzer (SPORT
shift buzzer)
Step 0. Processing to self-diagnosis function
Operating initial
operation
Initial illuminat-
ing
Normal Normal Initial illuminat-
ing
Initial illuminat-
ing
Not beep.
Step 1-1. Check each indication after initial operation
Repeat the
sweep opera-
tion (After hold-
ing on lowest
position for one
second, reaches
to highest posi-
tion within 5
seconds, and
after holding on
highest position
for one second,
reaches to low-
est position
within 5 sec-
onds).
Light ON With the high-
est brightness,
illuminate the
position sequen-
tially at a cycle
of 1. 5 seconds.
For the illumina-
tion order, refer
to the illumina-
tion order table.
Pe r for m t he s eg -
ment check. For
the illumination
order, refer to
the illumination
order table.
Pe rfo r m t h e se g -
ment check. For
the illumination
order, refer to
the illumination
order table.
Light at the
highest bright-
ness.
Not beep.
Step 1-2. Press the trip knob (trip knob input is not accepted till the meter indicator needle reaches the highest position): sweep
complete, AT select lever position indicator display is set
After complet-
ing sweep in
step 1-1, back to
lowest position.
Light ON Keep the posi-
tion indicated
when the trip
knob is pressed.
Underbar “ _ ” is
displayed.
“1” is displayed. Light at the
highest bright-
ness.
Not beep.
Step 2-1. Press the trip knob, and hold it: Check each meter
All meters are
moved simulta-
neously in every
0.5 sec. from
the lowest posi-
tion to highest
position.
Speedometer/
Ta c h o m e t e r :
Approx. 5
degrees at
ever y move-
ment.
Wa t er t e mp er a-
ture /Fuel
gauge: Moves 1
segment at a
time.
Light OFF Keep the posi-
tion indicated
that set in step
1-2.
Display the cur-
rent meter
directing angle
on odometer.
Ex.) Displays
135017 when
Speedometer/
Ta c h o m e t e r :
135 degrees,
Water tempera-
ture gauge/Fuel
gauge: 17 seg-
ments.
“2” is dis-
played.
Light at the
highest bright-
ness.
Not beep.
Step 2-2. Release the trip knob: Specifying the meter directing position
Stop at direct-
ing position
when the trip
knob is
released.
Light OFF Keep the posi-
tion indicated
that set in step
1-2.
Display the cur-
rent meter
directing angle
on odometer.
“2” is displayed. Light at the
highest bright-
ness.
Not beep.
Step 3-1. Press the trip knob, and hold it: Check illumination

IDI-6
Combination Meter System
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
•Illuminating order table
Keep the posi-
tion that speci-
fied at step 2-2.
Light OFF Varying from the
highest bright-
ness (ILL6) to
the lowest lumi-
nescence (ILL1)
ever y second.
After reaching at
ILL1, repeat it
from ILL6.
Illumination
brightness is
displayed in the
trip meter. (From
ILL6 to ILL1)
“3” is dis-
played.
Va r y i n g f r o m t h e
highest bright-
ness (ILL6) to
the lowest lumi-
nescence (ILL1)
every second.
After reaching at
ILL1, repeat it
from ILL6.
Not beep.
Step 3-2. Release the trip knob: Specifying the illumination brightness
Keep the posi-
tion that speci-
fied at step 2-2.
Light OFF Keep the bright-
ness at the time
when the trip
knob is
released.
Displays the
brightness at the
time when the
trip knob is
released in the
trip meter.
“3” is displayed. Keep the bright-
ness at the time
when the trip
knob is
released.
Not beep.
Step 4-1. Press the trip knob: Check the beeping of SPORT shift buzzer (For AT model)
All meter indica-
tor needle
returns to lowest
position.
Light OFF Light at the
highest bright-
ness. Keep the
position indi-
cated that set in
step 1-2.
Illumination
brightness is
displayed in the
trip meter.
“8” is dis-
played. Blinks
with buzzer.
Light at the
highest bright-
ness.
SPORT shift
buzzer beeps.
Step 4-2. Press the trip knob: Check the VDC indicator light (Model with VDC)
All meter indica-
tor needle
returns to lowest
position.
VDC warning
light and VDC
operation indica-
tor light blink.
Light at the
highest bright-
ness. Keep the
position indi-
cated that set in
step 1-2.
Illumination
brightness is
displayed in the
trip meter.
“4” is displayed. Light at the
highest bright-
ness.
Not beep.
Step5. Press the trip knob: Complete the self-diagnosis 1 cycle
All meter indicator needle returns to lowest position, and go back to step 1 after completion.
Illuminating
order1234567891011
Tr i p m e t e r A / B A B A B A B A B A B A B
Go back
to 1 and
repeat
Odo/trip meter
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88888
8
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0
1111.1
11111
1
22222
22222
2
3333.3
33333
3
44444
44444
4
5555.5
55555
5
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66666
6
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7
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8
9999.9
99999
9
SPORT shift
indicator812345EPRND


Display time
(sec.)10.50.50.50.50.50.50.50.50.50.5
Speedometer,
tachometer, fuel
gauge, engine
coolant temper-
ature gauge
Microcomputer
running type
warning light,
indicator light
AT s e l e c t l e v e r
position indica-
tor light
Odo/Trip indica-
tor
SPORT shift
indicator
Illumination
(indicator nee-
dle, plate, ring,
LCD)
Buzzer (SPORT
shift buzzer)

LAN(diag)-3
Check List for Interview
LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. Check List for Interview
A: CHECK
Inspect the following item about the vehicle’s state.
1. DISPLAY OF COMMUNICATION ERROR
2. DISPLAY IN COMBINATION METER
Communication error is
displayed in odo/trip meter.
When and how often are they displayed?
Always
Sometimes
Only once
Which communication error is displayed? (Record them all)
Er IU (Fail in the body integrated unit)
Er HC (Fail of high-speed CAN)
Er LC (Fail of low-speed CAN)
Er –– (Fails of both high-speed and low-speed CAN)
Er EG (Fail of EGI communication data)
Er TC (fail of TCM communication data)
Er Ab (Fail of vehicle dynamics control (VDC)/ABS communication data)
Er bb (Fail of brake vacuum system)
Ignition key position OFF
ACC
ON (Before starting engine)
START
ON (After starting Engine, engine is running)
ON (After starting Engine, engine is at a standstill)
Timing Immediately after turning the ignition to ON.
Immediately after turning the ignition to START.
Display in combination
meter
a) Display of engine coolant temperature gauge OK / NG
b) Display of fuel gauge OK / NG
Display of other indicators c) Malfunction indicator light ON / OFF
d) SPORT indicator light (AT warning light) ON / OFF
e) ABS warning light/Vehicle dynamics control (VDC) warning
light ON / OFF
f) Security indicator light ON / Blink / OFF
g) Seat belt warning light (Driver’s seat) ON / OFF
h) Seat belt warning light (Passenger’s seat) ON / OFF

LAN(diag)-11
Control Module I/O Signal
LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
B: WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to the electrical wiring diagram.
Key r ing illumination out-
putB280 B4 0 VIgnition key removed, driver’s door
open
Tu r n h a z a r d o u t p u t B 2 8 0 B 1 2 0 VWhen operating keyless entry answer
back
Keyless Buzzer Output i84 A6 10 — 13 VWhen operating keyless entry answer
back
Security horn output B280 B11 0 V When operating security horn
Security indicator light i84 A33 0 VAt ignition key removed, immobilizer
operating
TPMS registration check
signal inputB281 C4 0 VWhen inputting registration check sig-
nal
Keyless communication i84 A9 Ser ial communication At keyless entr y signal received
High-speed CAN circuit
(Hi)B280 B20Between B20 — B30
Serial communication
At communicating (sending and receiv-
ing)High-speed CAN circuit
(Lo)B280 B30
Low-speed CAN circuit 1
(Hi)i84 A27Between A25 — A26
Serial communication
At communicating (sending and receiv-
ing)Low-speed CAN circuit 1
(Lo)i84 A26
Low-speed CAN circuit 2
(Hi)B280 B26Between B25 — B27
Serial communication
At communicating (sending and receiv-
ing)
(Model with auto A/C)Low-speed CAN circuit 2
(Lo)B280 B25
Immobilizer antenna B281C20 —
C21Serial communication
Immobilizer communica-
tion (Main)B280
B18
(Back-up
B28)
Serial communication

Subaru Select Monitor
communicationB280 B19 Serial communication
DescriptionConnec-
tor No.
Te r m i n a l
No.
Signal (V)
NoteIgnition switch ON
(Engine OFF)

LI-11
Headlight Assembly
LIGHTING SYSTEM
10.Headlight Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the air intake duct.
3) Remove the engine front cover.
4) Disengage the three clips, and then turn over the
mud guard.
5) Remove the three bolts securing the headlight
assembly from the lower side of vehicle.
6) Remove the two bolts and then remove the
headlight assembly.
7) Disconnect the connector and then detach the
rear headlight assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: ADJUSTMENT
1. HEADLIGHT AIMING
NOTE:
Aiming of this headlight can be adjusted only in the
vertical direction. It cannot be adjusted in the hori-
zontal direction.
CAUTION:
Turn off the light before adjusting the headlight
beam level. If it is necessary to inspect the
beam level, do not turn on the lamp for more
than two minutes.
NOTE:
Before checking the headlight beam level, be sure
of the following:
•Check the area around the headlight for any
scratches, damage or other type of deformation.
•Make sure that the vehicle is parked on a level
surface.
•Make sure that the inflation pressure of tires are
correct.
•Check that the vehicle fuel tank is full.
1) Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize
the suspension.
2) Make certain that someone is seated in the driv-
er's seat.
IN-02134
CO-02176
LI-00503
LI-00504

SB-8
Seat Belt Warning System
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
4. Seat Belt Warning System
A: WIRING DIAGRAM

B: INSPECTION
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
•Driver’s side seat belt warning light does not turn on or off.
•Warning buzzer does not beep.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK BODY INTEGRATED MODULE.
1) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the
data link connector.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON. (engine
OFF)
3) Turn the Subaru Select Monitor power to
ON.
4) Read the data of the driver’s seat belt
switch using the Subaru Select Monitor. to LAN(diag)-12, OPERATION, Subaru Select
Monitor.>
Is the seat belt switch display
OFF?
Go to step 2.Go to step 6.
2CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT.
Read the data of driver’s seat belt warning light
using the Subaru Select Monitor.
Is the seat belt warning light
display ON?
Go to step 3.Check the harness
between combina-
tion meter and
body integrated
unit.
3CHECK BODY INTEGRATED MODULE.
1) Connect the driver’s seat belt.
2) Read the data of driver’s seat belt switch
using Subaru Select Monitor.
Is the seat belt switch display
ON?
Go to step 4.Go to step 6.
4CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT.
Read the data of driver’s seat belt warning light
using the Subaru Select Monitor.
Is the seat belt warning light
display OFF? Also, is the seat
belt warning light in the combi-
nation meter gone off?
Go to step 5.Check the harness
between ignition
switch and body
integrated unit.
5CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING BUZZER.
1) Connect the driver’s seat belt.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Does the buzzer beep? Go to step 6.Replace the body
integrated unit.
6CHECK DRIVER’S SEAT BELT BUCKLE
SWITCH.
1) Insert the tongue plate to the driver’s seat
belt buckle.
2) Measure the voltage between connector
(R8) and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(R8) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 7.Repair the har-
ness between
driver’s seat
buckle switch and
chassis ground.
7CHECK DRIVER’S SEAT BELT BUCKLE
SWITCH.
1) Disconnect the connector (R8) from driver’s
seat inner seat belt assembly.
2) Measure the resistance between connector
(R8) terminals and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(R8) No. 1 — Chassis ground:
(R8) No. 3 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Go to step 8.Replace the
driver’s seat inner
belt. 10, Front Seat
Belt.>
8CHECK BODY HARNESS.
Measure the voltage between connector
(R167) and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(R167) No. 11 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V?
Also, does the seat belt warn-
ing light come on?
Go to step 9.Repair or replace
the driver’s seat
inner belt and
body harness.