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DTC B227B: Push Engine Start Switch Input Performance

DTC detecting condition: 

When any of the following conditions is established.

Trouble symptom: 

Wiring diagram: 

Keyless access with push button start system Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM>WIRING DIAGRAM .

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CAUTION:
  1. CHECK DTC  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAG)>CLEAR MEMORY .
    3. Press the push button ignition switch to perform OFF → ACC ON → IGN ON respectively for one minute.
    4. Disconnect and reconnect the keyless access control module connector.
    5. Read the DTC of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Is DTC B227B displayed? (Current malfunction)

    Yes  : Go to  2 .

    No  : Even if DTC is displayed, the circuit has returned to a normal condition at this time. Reproduce the failure, and then perform the diagnosis again.

    NOTE: In this case, temporary poor contact of connector, temporary open or short circuit of harness may be the cause.
  2. CHECK HARNESS (OPEN CIRCUIT)  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect the push button ignition switch connector.
    3. Disconnect the keyless access control module connector.
    4. Using a tester, measure the resistance between the push button ignition switch connector and the keyless access control module connector and chassis ground.

      Connector and terminal 

      (i150) No. 2 - (i75) No. 9:

      (i150) No. 7 - (i75) No. 8:

      (i150) No. 5 - Chassis ground

    Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?

    Yes  : Go to  3 .

    No  : Repair or replace the open circuit of harness.

  3. CHECK PUSH BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH UNIT  .

    Perform individual inspection of the push button ignition switch. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>PUSH BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes  : Go to  4 .

    No  : Replace the push button ignition switch. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>PUSH BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH .

  4. CHECK DATA MONITOR  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Data Monitor] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .
      • Push start SW 1
      • Push start SW 2

    Is it turned ON when pressing the push button ignition switch?

    Yes  : Even if DTC is displayed, the circuit has returned to a normal condition at this time. Reproduce the failure, and then perform the diagnosis again.

    NOTE: In this case, temporary poor contact of connector, temporary open or short circuit of harness may be the cause.

    No  : Replace the keyless access control module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL MODULE .