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07 Starter Circuit Failure

Detecting condition: 

When judging that the engine does not start running when the engine is restarted.

Trouble symptom: 

After the engine stops, a buzzer sounds and the Auto Start Stop is canceled.

Wiring diagram: 

Auto Start Stop Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>AUTO START STOP>WIRING DIAGRAM>ENGINE TYPE FB .

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Auto Start Stop Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>AUTO START STOP>WIRING DIAGRAM>ENGINE TYPE FA .

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  1. CHECK ENGINE START FAILURE  .

    Start the engine using the ignition key or push button ignition switch.

    Does the engine start?

    Yes:  Go to  2 .

    No:  Inspect according to the general diagnosis table. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>DIAGNOSTICS WITH PHENOMENON . Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>DIAGNOSTICS WITH PHENOMENON .

  2. CHECK Auto Start Stop STATUS  .
    1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform [Engine stop control] in the active test to stop the engine. Ref. to AUTO START STOP (DIAGNOSTICS)>ACTIVE TEST .
    2. Operate the Auto Start Stop cancel switch to restart the engine.

    Does the starter motor operate?

    Yes:  Go to  4 .

    No:  Go to  3 .

  3. CHECK Auto Start Stop STATUS  .
    1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform [Engine stop control] in the active test to stop the engine. Ref. to AUTO START STOP (DIAGNOSTICS)>ACTIVE TEST .
    2. Read the data of [ECM Restart Request Signal State] using Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to AUTO START STOP (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .
    3. Operate the Auto Start Stop cancel switch to restart the engine.

    Did the display of [ECM Restart Request Signal State] change to [ON] at restarting?

    Yes:  Go to  4 .

    No:  Check the harness between TCM connector and ECM connector.

    ENGINE TYPE FB

    (T21) No. 23 - (E53) No. 36

    ENGINE TYPE FA

    (B67) No. 23 - (E51) No. 19

  4. CHECK DTC  .

    Read the DTC of [Engine] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Are any DTCs displayed?

    Yes:  Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST . Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .

    No:  Inspect according to the general diagnosis table. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>DIAGNOSTICS WITH PHENOMENON . Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>DIAGNOSTICS WITH PHENOMENON .