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Communication For Initializing Impossible: Wiring Diagram

Fig 1: Subaru Select Monitor Communication - Wiring Diagram
G00523886Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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1 CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT  Connect the SDI (Subaru Diagnosis Interface) or general scan tool to data link connector. Does SDI or general scan tool turn ON? Go to step Go to step
2 CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT  Measure the voltage between data link connector and chassis ground
Connector & terminal 
(B40) No. 16 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 
Is the voltage 10 V or more? Go to step Repair the power supply circuit.
NOTE: In this case, repair the following item:
  • Open or ground short circuit of harness between battery and data link connector
  • Blown out of fuse (M/B No. 12)
3 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN DATA LINK CONNECTOR AND CHASSIS GROUND. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Measure the resistance of harness between data link connector and chassis ground.

Connector & terminal 
(B40) No. 4 - Chassis ground: 
(B40) No. 5 - Chassis ground: 
Is the resistance less than 5 Ω? Repair the poor contact of data link connector. Repair the harness and connector.
NOTE: In this case, repair the following item:
  • Open circuit of harness between ECM and data link connector
  • Open circuit of harness between ECM and engine ground
  • Poor contact of ECM connector
  • Poor contact of coupling connector
4 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND DATA LINK CONNECTOR. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the connector from ECM, TCM, VDC CM, airbag CM and body integrated unit.
    CAUTION: When disconnecting the connector from airbag CM, always follow the precautions on AB section. Refer to  CAUTION  , General Description. 
  3. Measure the resistance of harness between ECM and data link connector.

Connector & terminal 
(B135) No. 14 - (B40) No. 7: 
Is the resistance less than 1 Ω? Go to step Repair the harness and connector.
NOTE: In this case, repair the following item:
  • Open circuit of harness between ECM and data link connector
  • Poor contact of coupling connector
5 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND DATA LINK CONNECTOR.  Measure the resistance between data link connector and chassis ground
Connector & terminal 
(B40) No. 7 - Chassis ground: 
Is the resistance 1 Ω or more? Repair the poor contact of the ECM or data link connector. Repair the ground short circuit of harness between ECM and data link connector.