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Check Ignition Switch Circuit

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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1 CHECK IGNITION SWITCH VOLTAGE. 
  1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and run the "PC application for Subaru Select Monitor".
  3. On << System Selection Menu >> display, select {Integ. unit mode}.
  4. Select the {Current Data Display & Save}.
  5. Select the {BATT voltage} and {IG power supply voltage}.
 Does the {IG power supply voltage} indicates 0 V when ignition is OFF or a value in a range of ±1 V from the {BATT voltage} when ignition is ON. The ignition switch input circuit is OK. Go to step 2  .
2 CHECK IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the body integrated unit connector.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  4. Measure the voltage between body integrated unit connector and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (i171) No. 17 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

 Is the voltage 10 V or more? Check body integrated unit. Refer to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . Check the harness for open or short circuit between body integrated unit and fuse.
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