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Inspection steps

CAUTION: The wireless door lock control system uses CAN communication system. First, check that no fault is present in the CAN communication system. Refer to "HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ".
  1. Reading values with SSM3 (answer-back function)
    1. Connect the SSM3 to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch (IG) to ON.
    3. Turn on the SSM3.
    4. Enter the following menus: [Integ. unit mode] →[Unit customizing]
    5. Referring to the TABLE  below, perform settings.
      CONTROLLER ECM DISPLAY REFERENCE

      Display Initial setting Contents Setting Controller ECM
      [Hazard Answer Back] ON When a door is locked by wireless operation, the hazard warning lights flash once.
      When a door is unlocked by wireless operation, the hazard warning lights flash twice.
      OFF or ON Main body ECM (multiplex network body ECM)
      [Wireless Buzzer Resp] ON Wireless door lock buzzer response OFF or ON Main body ECM (multiplex network body ECM)
      [Wireless Buzzer Volume] Level 5 Wireless door lock buzzer volume Level 7, Level 6, Level 5, Level 4, Level 3, Level 2, Level 1, or Level 0 Main body ECM (multiplex network body ECM)
      *: With wireless door lock buzzer answer-back function

      Result

      Result Go to
      Both items are ON and levels except 0 A
      Both items are OFF or level 0 B

      B: Execute the customize function.

      A: Go to next step

  2. Inspecting wireless door lock control function
    1. Inspect the wireless door lock control functions using the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.

      Result

      Result Go to
      The wireless door lock/unlock functions operate properly. (With wireless door lock buzzer answerback function) A
      The wireless door lock/unlock functions operate properly. (Without wireless door lock buzzer answer-back function) B
      The wireless door lock/unlock functions do not operate properly. C

      B: Go to Step  10.

      C: To symptom table

      A: Go to next step

  3. Reading values with SSM3 (door unlock detection switch)
    1. Connect the SSM3 to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch (IG) to ON.
    3. Turn on the SSM3.
    4. Enter the following menu items: [Integ. unit mode] →[Current Data Display & Save].
    5. Based on the display contents of SSM3, read the current data display & save.

      Main body

      MAIN BODY TESTER DISPLAY REFERENCE

      Tester display Description/display range Normal value Remarks
      [D Door Lock Pos] Driver's door unlock detection switch signal/Lock or Unlock [Lock]: The driver's door is locked.
      [Unlock]: The driver's door is unlocked.
      -
      [P Door Lock Pos] Passenger's door unlock detection switch signal/Lock or Unlock [Lock]: The passenger's door is locked.
      [Unlock]: The passenger's door is unlocked.
      -

      Criteria: SSM3 displays the contents corresponding to the door lock operations indicated in the table

      NG: To Lighting system (proceed to door lock detection switch circuit)

      OK: Go to next step

  4. Checking wireless answer-back operation
    1. Check the answer-back operation using the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.

      Result

      Result Go to
      Only wireless door lock buzzer answer-back does not occur. A
      Only hazard warning light answer-back does not occur. B

      B: Go to Step  10.

      A: Go to next step

  5. Executing system operation check mode with SSM3 (wireless door lock buzzer)
    1. Connect the SSM3 to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch (IG) to ON.
    3. Turn on the SSM3.
    4. Enter the following menu items: [Integ. unit mode] →[Work Support] →[System Operation Check Mode].
    5. Based on the display contents of SSM3, read the current data display & save.

      Main body

      MAIN BODY TESTER DISPLAY REFERENCE

      Tester display Tested parts Control range Remarks
      [Wireless Buzzer] Wireless door lock buzzer OFF/ON -

      Result

      Result Go to
      Wireless door lock buzzer do not turn ON/OFF. A
      Wireless door lock buzzer turns ON/OFF. B

      NG: Replacement of the main body ECM (multiplex network body ECM)

      OK: Go to next step

  6. Inspecting wiring harness and connector (wireless door lock buzzer - main body ECM (multiplex network))
    1. Disconnect the wireless door lock buzzer connector A63 and main body ECM (multiplex network body computer) connector A73.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the following table.

      Resistance

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Inspection terminals Conditions Standard value
      A63-1 - A73-1 Always 1 Ωor less
      A63-2 - Chassis ground Always 1 Ωor less
      A63-1 - Chassis ground Always 10 kΩ or more

      NG: Repair or replacement of wiring harness or connector

      OK: Go to next step

  7. Inspect the meter panel junction block assembly.
    1. Remove the instrument panel junction block assembly.
      Fig 1: Instrument Panel Junction Block Assembly Connector Terminal Identification
      G10216120Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

      Resistance

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Inspection terminals Inspection conditions Standard value
      MB-3 - 3B-14 Always 1 Ωor less
      MB-3 - 3B-16 Always 1 Ωor less

      NG: Replacement of instrument panel junction block assembly

      OK: Go to next step

  8. Replacing wireless door lock buzzer
    1. Temporarily replace the wireless door lock buzzer with a new one.

      Next

  9. Checking wireless door lock buzzer operation
    1. Check the wireless answer-back function operation.

      Criteria: The wireless answer-back function operates properly.

      NG: Replacement of the main body ECM (multiplex network body ECM)

      OK: END (Wireless door lock buzzer is faulty)

  10. Hazard warning light operation
    1. Check that the hazard warning light blinks when the hazard warning switch is pressed.

      Criteria: Hazard warning light signal is normal

      NG: To Lighting system (proceed to hazard warning switch circuit)

      OK: Replacement of the main body ECM (multiplex network body ECM)