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Model Without Push Button Start

DTC detecting condition:

Immediately at fault recognition

Trouble symptom:

Failure of engine to start

CAUTION: After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (STI)>Clear Memory Mode>OPERATION , and inspection mode Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (STI)>Inspection Mode>PROCEDURE .

Wiring diagram:

Engine Electrical System Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>Engine Electrical System>WIRING DIAGRAM .

G11574200

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

CHECK DTC .
Read the engine DTC using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (STI)>Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .

Is DTC other than P0617 displayed? (Current malfunction)

Yes: Check the appropriate DTC using the "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (STI)>List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .

No: Go to 2
CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND STARTER RELAY CONNECTOR .
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4. Measure the voltage between ECM connector and chassis ground.
  Connector & terminal
  
  (B136) No. 16 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
Is the voltage 10 V or more?

Yes: Repair the short circuit to power in harness between ECM connector and starter relay connector.

No: Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.