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Rear Gate Opener Button Does Not Function

NOTE: Before performing diagnosis, initialize the power rear gate system by opening the power rear gate in manual operation, and then operating the power rear gate auto closer in the partially latched state.
  1. CHECK DTC  .

    Read the DTC of [Power Rear Gate] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to Power Rear Gate (Diagnostics)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .

    Are any DTCs displayed?

    Yes:  Perform the diagnosis for the displayed DTCs.

    No:  Go to  2 .

  2. CHECK DATA MONITOR  .

    Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Data Monitor] of [Power Rear Gate]. Ref. to Power Rear Gate (Diagnostics)>Data Monitor .

    • R/G Open SW

    Does the display switch between [OFF], [Short Push] and [Long Push] according to the rear gate opener button operation?

    Yes:  Switch input signal is normal.

    No:  Go to  3 .

  3. CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT  .
    • For models with keyless access

    Perform STEP 6 and subsequent procedures in "REAR GATE CANNOT BE UNLOCKED WITH THE REAR GATE OPENER BUTTON" in KPS (DIAGNOSTICS). Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTICS WITH PHENOMENON>INSPECTION>REAR GATE CANNOT BE UNLOCKED WITH THE REAR GATE OPENER BUTTON .

    • For models without keyless access

    Perform "CHECK REAR GATE OPENER BUTTON CIRCUIT" in Door Lock Control System. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM>INSPECTION>CHECK REAR GATE OPENER BUTTON CIRCUIT .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes:  Replace Power rear gate control module. Ref. to POWER REAR GATE SYSTEM>POWER REAR GATE CONTROL MODULE .

    No:  Repair it according to each inspection.