sensor SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Repair Manual
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AB(diag)-133
Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
AV:DTC 96 CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE LH FAILURE
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Curtain airbag harness (LH) is shorted to power supply.
•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.
•When inspecting the airbag main harness, disconnect the  airbag  module  connectors  of  driver's
and passenger's seats for safety reasons.
•When inspecting the airbag rear harness, disconnect  the  side  airbag  module  connector,  curtain
airbag module connector and seat belt pretensioner connector for safety reasons.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
AB-00672
AB3212
1112
AB31
AB39
1511413
3412
AB31
12
AB17
AB17
789101112
13141516171819
56
20
1234
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
INFLATOR(CURTAIN LH)
CURTAIN AIRBAGSENSOR LH
AB32
1234 
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AB(diag)-134
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, curtain air-
bag module LH and the curtain airbag sensor 
LH.
Is there poor contact? Replace the airbag 
rear harness LH 
with the body har-
ness.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK SIDE AIRBAG MODULE.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect 
the battery ground cable, and wait more than 
20 seconds.
2) Disconnect the connector (AB31) from 
(AB39), and connect the connector (1F) in test 
harness F to connector (AB31).
3) Connect the airbag resistor to the connec-
tor (3F) of test harness F.
4) 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 cur-
tain airbag mod-
ule (LH). 
bag Module.>
Go to step 3.
3CHECK AIRBAG REAR HARNESS LH (CUR-
TAIN AIRBAG MODULE HARNESS LH).
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect 
the battery ground cable, and wait more than 
20 seconds.
2) Disconnect the connector (AB21) from seat 
belt pretensioner (LH).
3) Disconnect the connector (AB19) from side 
airbag module (LH).
4) Disconnect the airbag resistor from test 
harness F.
5) Disconnect the connector (AB17) from air-
bag control module.
6) Connect the connector (1U) in the test har-
ness U to connector (AB17).
7) Connect the battery ground terminal and 
turn the ignition switch to ON.
8) Measure the voltage between connector 
(5U) in the test harness U and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(5U) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(5U) No. 3 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage less than 1 V? Go to step 4.Replace the airbag 
rear harness LH 
with the body har-
ness.
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. 
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)”. 
of Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Finish the diagno-
sis. 
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CC(ETC)(diag)-7
Subaru Select Monitor
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
5. Subaru Select Monitor
A: OPERATION
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The on-board diagnosis function of the cruise con-
trol system uses Subaru Select Monitor.
The  on-board  diagnosis  function  operates  in  two
categories, which are used depending on the type
of problems;
1) Cruise Control Cancel Conditions Diagnosis:
(1) This  category  of  diagnosis  requires  actual
vehicle driving in order to determine the cause,
as when cruise speed is cancelled during driv-
ing  although  cruise  cancel  condition  is  not  en-
tered.
(2) Cruise  control  memory  in  ECM  stores  the
cancel  condition  (Code  No.)  which  occurred
during  driving.  When  there  are  multiple  cancel
conditions  (Code  No.),  they  are  shown  on  the
Subaru Select Monitor.
CAUTION:
•The cruise control memory stores not only
the  cruise  “cancel”  which  occurred  (although
“cancel” operation is not entered by the driver),
but  also  the  “cancel”  condition  input  by  the
driver.
•The content of memory is cleared when igni-
tion  switch  or  cruise  control  main  switch  is
turned OFF.
2) Real-time Diagnosis:
Real-time  diagnosis  function  is  used  to  determine
whether or not the input signal system is in good or-
der, according to signal emitted from switches, sen-
sors, etc.
(1) Vehicle  cannot  be  driven  at  cruise  speed
when  the  problem  occurs  in  the  cruise  control
system or relevant circuits.
(2) Monitor  the  signal  conditions  from  switches
and sensors.
2. CRUISE CONTROL CANCEL CONDI-
TIONS DIAGNOSIS
1) Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit.
2) Connect  the  diagnosis  cable  to  Subaru  Select
Monitor.
3) Insert  the  cartridge  to  Subaru  Select  Monitor.
4) Connect  the  Subaru  Select  Monitor  to  data  link
connector.
(1) Data  link  connector  is  located  in  the  lower
portion  of  the  instrument  panel  (on  the  driver’s
side).
(2) Connect  the  diagnosis  cable  to  data  link
connector.
5) Start the engine and turn the cruise control main
switch to ON.
CC-00028
CC-00029
LAN00189 
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CC(ETC)(diag)-9
Diagnostics with Phenomenon
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
6. Diagnostics with Phenomenon
A: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH PHENOMENON
Phenomenon Checking item Reference
1
Cruise control main switch is 
not turned to ON. (Cruise 
indicator light does not illumi-
nate.)
(1) Check the cruise indicator 
light.
Diagnostics with Phenomenon.>
(2) Check the cruise control 
command switch.
Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
2
Cruise control cannot be set. (1) Check the cruise control 
command switch.
Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
(2) Check stop light switch 
and brake switch.
cedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
(3) Check the neutral posi-
tion switch.
Tr o u b l e   C o d e   ( D T C ) . >
(4) Check vehicle speed sen-
sor.
Tr o u b l e   C o d e   ( D T C ) . >
3
Cruise set indicator light does 
not illuminate.
Check the cruise set indicator 
light.
Diagnostics with Phenomenon.>
4
Ve h i c l e   s p e e d   i s   n o t   h e l d  
within set speed ±3 km/h (±2 
MPH).
Check the vehicle speed sen-
sor.
Tr o u b l e   C o d e   ( D T C ) . >
5
Ve h i c l e   s p e e d   d o e s   n o t  
increase or does not return to 
set speed after RESUME/
ACCEL switch has been 
pressed.
Check the RESUME/ACCEL 
switch.
Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
6
Ve h i c l e   s p e e d   d o e s   n o t  
decrease after SET/COAST 
switch has been pressed.
Check the SET/COAST 
switch.
Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
7
Cruise control is not released 
after CANCEL switch has 
been pressed.
Check the CANCEL switch. 
Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
8
Cruise control is not released 
after brake pedal has been 
depressed.
Check the stop light switch 
and brake switch.
cedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
9
Cruise control is not released 
after shifting to the neutral 
position.
Check the neutral position 
switch.
Tr o u b l e   C o d e   ( D T C ) . > 
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CC(ETC)(diag)-11
List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
7. List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
A: LIST
DTC Item Contents of diagnosis Reference
11 Main switch Main switch of cruise control command 
switch is tur ned to OFF, and then the cr uise 
control is released.
This DTC is displayed without operating the 
main switch. 
COMMAND SWITCH, Diagnostic Procedure 
with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
12 Stop and brake switch Stop light switch or brake switch is turned to 
ON, and then the cruise control is released.
This DTC is displayed without depressing 
the brake pedal. 
AND BRAKE SWITCH, Diagnostic Proce-
dure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
14 Neutral switch Neutral position switch is turned to ON, and 
then the cruise control is released.
This DTC is displayed without shifting to 
neutral position. 
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
15 Cancel switch Cancel switch is turned to ON, and then the 
cruise control is released.
This DTC is displayed without operating the 
cancel switch. 
COMMAND SWITCH, Diagnostic Procedure 
with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
16 Ignition switch Ignition switch is turned to OFF, and then the 
cruise control is released.
This DTC is displayed without operating the 
ignition switch. 
Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code 
(DTC).>
21 Cruise control switch mal-
function when ignition 
switch is tur ned to ON
When the ignition switch is turned to ON, 
each switch of cruise control command 
switch is already tur ned to ON.
This DTC is displayed without operating the 
main switch. 
COMMAND SWITCH, Diagnostic Procedure 
with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
22 Vehicle speed variation 
malfunction
Malfunction of vehicle speed signal variation 
is detected.
Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code 
(DTC).>
23 Engine related sensor 
malfunction
Malfunction related to engine is detected. 
24 Cruise control related 
switch malfunction
Command switch malfunction is detected. 
(While the switch is pressed ON for an 
abnormally long time (approximately two 
minutes), open circuit is detected.)
This DTC is displayed with normal opera-
tion. 
MAND SWITCH, Diagnostic Procedure with 
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
25 Brake switch input circuit 
malfunction
Malfunction of brake switch input circuit in 
ECM is detected.
SWITCH, Diagnostic Procedure with Diag-
nostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
26 Engine speed signal • Abnormal increase of engine speed is 
detected.
•Gear is placed in Neutral, 1st or Reverse 
position.
Cruise in more than 2nd shift position. 
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CC(ETC)(diag)-12
List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
32 Out of vehicle speed of 
cruise control operation
•Controlled vehicle speed decreased under 
the limit during cruising.
•Set operation was performed at vehicle 
speed unavailable for setting.
•Resume operation was performed with-
out memorized vehicle speed.
This DTC is displayed, though the vehicle 
speed is increased to the speed available for 
cruise set and set operation was performed 
again. 
nostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble 
Code (DTC).>
33 WAIT is prohibited after 
operating accelerator 
pedal.
Controlled vehicle speed increased above 
the limit during cruising.
This DTC is displayed when driving at higher 
speed than appropriate cruise control 
speed. In this case, lower the vehicle speed 
to the speed available for cruise set, and 
perform cruise set operation again.
34 Prohibited when accelera-
tor pedal position large is 
continued.
The vehicle has been driven at higher speed 
than set vehicle speed for an abnormally 
long time (approximately 10 minutes) during 
cruise driving.
This DTC is displayed when driving for a 
long period of time at higher speed than 
appropriate cruise set vehicle speed by 
operating accelerator pedal. In this case, 
release the cruise set.
35 Prohibited when vehicle 
speed feedback unavail-
able.
Set vehicle speed cannot be kept because 
of some reasons (steep uphill, parking 
brake, abnormal decrease of engine output, 
etc.) during cruise driving.
This DTC is displayed when driving condi-
tion is not suitable for cruise control. Perform 
cruise set operation again after clearing the 
possible cause.
41 VDC/TCS operation Vehicle dynamics control (VDC) or TCS is 
operated during cruise driving or cruise set-
ting.
This DTC is displayed when driving condi-
tion is not suitable for cruise control. Perform 
cruise set operation again after clearing the 
possible cause.
43 ABS/VDC malfunction Vehicle dynamics control (VDC) system mal-
function is detected during cruise driving or 
cruise setting.
44 Body integrated unit mal-
function
Body integrated unit system malfunction is 
detected during cruise driving or cruise set-
ting.
45 Meter Failure Combination meter malfunction is detected 
during cruise driving or cruise setting.
DTC Item Contents of diagnosis Reference 
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CC(ETC)(diag)-20
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
E: DTC 22 AND 32 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
DIAGNOSIS:
Open or short circuit in vehicle speed sensor system.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Cruise control cannot be set. (Cancelled immediately.)
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ECM harness connector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Measure the voltage between harness con-
nector terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B135) No. 19 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Check poor con-
tact of ECM con-
nector.
•Check fuse No. 
12 (in fuse & relay 
box).
•Check the har-
ness for open or 
short circuit 
between ignition 
switch and ECM.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ABS WARNING LIGHT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) After the initial operation of combination 
meter is completed, check if the VDC warning 
light continues to illuminate.
Does the VDC warning light 
continue to illuminate?
Check the 
VDCCM. 
Basic Diagnostic 
Procedure.>
Go to step 2.
2CHECK LAN COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT 
ERROR DISPLAY
Check if the  communication error is displayed 
on the odo/trip meter in combination meter.
Is the error code «Er xx» dis-
played on odo/trip meter?
Check the LAN 
communication cir-
cuit. 
Diagnostic Proce-
dure.>
Replace the ECM. 
Engine Control 
Module (ECM).> 
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ET-6
Navigation System
ENTERTAINMENT
5. Navigation System
A: WIRING DIAGRAM
B: INSPECTION
1. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE NAVI-
GATION.
Start the engine, and then inspect that the opening
screen is displayed.
Standard value: The opening screen should be dis-
played.
OK: Normal
NG: When not displayed, check the signal line con-
nector  and  the  audio  connector.  If  there  are  no
problems in  the connecting lines  or the lines were
repaired,  check  that  the  opening  screen  is  dis-
played.
At this point, if the display is not viewable, the unit is
defective.
2. CHECK THE DVD-ROM.
An opening screen is displayed, then it switches to
the map screen after a while.
When  a  screen  other  than  the  opening  screen  is
displayed, press the «MAP» key.
Standard  value:  The  map  screen  should  be  dis-
played.
OK: Normal
NG:  If  the  map  screen  is  not  displayed,  check
whether the DVD-ROM is set in the navigation sys-
tem,  whether  the  correct  side  is  set,  type  of  the
DVD-ROM,  the  existence  of  any  scratches,  etc.  If
there are no problems on the DVD-ROM, the main
body is defective.
3. CHECK EACH CONNECTION
If there are no problems in the inspections of 1 and
2  above,  use  “
vice to perform inspection.
4. SWITCHING TO CONNECTION INSPEC-
TION MODE
1) Press the menu key.
2) Select navigation setup from the menu screen.
3) Select  navigation  information  from  the  naviga-
tion setup screen.
4) Select the vehicle signal from the navigation in-
formation screen.
5) The  display  will  switch  to  the vehicle  signal  (for
connection inspection) screen.
6) Check  that  the  display  changes  according  to
each operation
ON: Normal
NG:  Check  the  circuit  when  the  display  does  not
change.
5. CHECK THE GPS ANTENNA
NOTE:
When  checking  the  GPS  antenna,  perform  the
check  operation  outdoors  to  improve  the  receiver
sensitivity.
Make  sure  that  a  value  other  than  “zero”  is  dis-
played in the GPS item.
OK: Normal
NG: If “No positioning” is displayed, check the GPS
antenna connection.
If  the  GPS  display  is  red,  the  main  unit  could  be
faulty.
6. CHECK THE BACK SENSOR
NOTE:
Before  starting  inspections,  inspect  the  safety
around the rear end of the vehicle.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Pull  the  parking  brake  and  depress  the  brake,
then put the gear in reverse.
3) Make sure that “On” is lit in the back sensor item.
Standard Value: “On” should be lit.
On: Normal
NG: If “On” does not light, check the signal line con-
nection. If there are no problems, the unit could be
faulty.
7. CHECK THE ILLUMINATION
1) Turn the lighting switch to level 1.
NOTE:
Make sure that the bright switch is not turned ON at
this time.
2) Make  sure  that  “On”  lights  in  the  illumination
item, then the screen fades out.
Standard Value: “On” should be lit.
OK: Normal
NG: If “On” does not light, check the signal line con-
nection. If there are no problems, the unit could be
faulty.
8. CHECK THE PARKING SIGNAL
NOTE:
The side brake signal is normally “OFF”, so operat-
ing it will produce no change. 
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ET-7
Navigation System
ENTERTAINMENT
9. CHECK SPEED SENSOR
NOTE:
•Before starting inspections, inspect the safety
around the vehicle.
•Lift-up the vehicle as necessary.
•When the diagnostic trouble code is input in the
VDC CM, clear the memory.
1) Move the vehicle 2 to 3 meters (6.6 to 9.8 ft).
2) Check that the numbers from the speed sensor
are displayed.
Standard  value:  Vehicle  speed  is  to  be  shown  in
numbers.
OK: Normal
NG: If vehicle speed is not displayed, check the sig-
nal  line  connection.  If  there  are  no  problems,  the
unit could be faulty. 
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EI-44
Side Trim
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
5. CENTER PILLAR LOWER TRIM
1) Remove the front door scuff plate.
2) Remove the rear door scuff plate.
3) Remove  the  clip,  and  remove  the  center  pillar
lower trim.
6. CENTER PILLAR UPPER TRIM
1) When  removing  the  parts  of  passenger’s  side,
disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait
for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
2) Remove the front door scuff plate.
3) Remove the rear door scuff plate.
4) Remove the center pillar lower trim.
5) Turn  over  the  floor  mat  to  remove  the  seat  belt
lower anchor bolt.
6) Disconnect the connector of belt tension sensor
on passenger’s side.
7) Remove  the  cap  (A)  on  the  upper  side  of  pillar
trim, and remove the bolt inside.
8) Remove  the  clip,  and  remove  the  center  pillar
upper trim.
B: INSTALLATION
Install each side trim in the reverse order of remov-
al.
NOTE:
When  installing  the  side  trim,  make  sure  that  the
clips and hooks match the holes of vehicle body be-
fore pushing the parts.
EI-01338
EI-01341
EI-01340
EI-01339
(A)