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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) (H6DO)>CLEAR MEMORY MODE>OPERATION ., and inspection mode Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H6DO)>INSPECTION MODE>PROCEDURE .
Use the check board when measuring the ECM terminal voltage and resistance.

Wiring diagram:

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

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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) (H6DO)>READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

Is other than DTC P0617 displayed? (Current malfunction)

Yes Check the appropriate DTC using the "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H6DO)>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

(B134) No. 46 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

NOTE: Place the select lever in "P" range or "N" range.

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.