1997 SUBARU LEGACY ignition

G: TROUBLE CODE 14
DIAGNOSIS:
(AB9) and (AB10) are not connected properly.
(AB2) and (AB7) are not connected properly.
(AB3) and (AB8) are not connected properly.
(AB4), (AB5) and (AB6) are not connected properly to
airbag control module.
1. Double lock inspection for connectors (AB9)
and (AB10)
O.K.
Not O.K.
Apply double lock.
2. Airbag control module double lock inspection
at connectors (AB4) (AB5) (AB6)
O.K.
Not O.K.
Apply double lock.
3. Double lock inspection for connectors (AB3)
and (AB8)
O.K.
Not O.K.
Apply double lock.
4. Roll connector double lock inspection at
connectors (AB2) and (AB7)
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn
ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
cable and then wait at least 20 seconds.



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H: TROUBLE CODE 21
DIAGNOSIS:
Airbag control module is faulty.
Replace airbag control module.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn
ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
terminal, and then wait at least 20 seconds. [W6A0].>
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I: TROUBLE CODE 22
DIAGNOSIS:
Airbag main harness circuit is open.
Airbag module harness (Passenger) circuit is open.
Airbag control module is faulty.
1. Airbag main harness inspection
O.K.
Not O.K.
Replace airbag main harness.
Replace airbag control module.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn
ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
cable and then wait at least 20 seconds.
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1. AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPECTION
1) Remove front pillar lower trim (Passenger side). to 5-3 [W5A1].>, disconnect connector (AB9) and (AB10)
and connect connector (AB9) to test harness C connector
(1C).
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2) Disconnect connector (AB6) from
airbag control module, and connect it to test harness B2
connector (8B) terminal.
3) Measure resistance between test harness B2 connec-
tor (5B) and test harness C connector (3C) terminals.
Connector & terminal / Specified resistance:
(5B) No. 6—(3C) No.4/10Ω, or less
(5B) No. 7—(3C) No.3/10Ω, or less

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J: TROUBLE CODE 23
DIAGNOSIS:
Airbag main harness is shorted to power supply.
Front sensor harness is shorted to power supply.
Airbag module harness (Driver or passenger) is dam-
aged.
Roll connector is shorted to power supply.
Airbag control module is faulty.
1. Front sensor inspection
O.K.
Not O.K.
Replace front sensor.
2. Airbag main harness inspection
O.K.
Not O.K.
Replace airbag main harness.
Replace airbag control module.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn
ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground ter-
minal and then wait at least 20 seconds.
After 20 seconds elapse, remove instrument panel
lower cover, and disconnect (AB3) and (AB8), (AB9)
and (AB10).


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1. FRONT SENSOR INSPECTION
1) Disconnect connectors (AB4) and (AB5) from airbag
control module.
2) Connect connectors (AB4) and (AB5) to test harness
B2 connector (8B).
3) Measure resistance between test harness B2 connec-
tor (5B) terminal.
(5B) Terminal / Specified resistance:
(RH: AB4): No. 17—No. 18 / 1.4—1.6 kΩ
(LH: AB5): No. 15—No. 16 / 1.4—1.6 kΩ
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2. AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPECTION
1) Disconnect connector (AB6) from airbag control module
, and connect it to test harness B2
connector (8B).
2) Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition switch
“ON”(engine off).
3) Measure voltage across each test harness B2 connec-
tor (5B) terminal and body.
(5B) Terminal / Specified voltage:
No. 1—Body/1V,orless
No. 6—Body/1V,orless
No. 7—Body/1V,orless
No. 14—Body/1V,orless
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K: TROUBLE CODE 24
DIAGNOSIS:
Airbag main harness circuit is open.
Airbag module harness (Driver) circuit is open.
Roll connector circuit is open.
Airbag control module is faulty.
Above diagnosis plus other faulty of airbag modular
parts
1. Airbag main harness inspection
O.K.
Not O.K.
Replace airbag main harness.
Replace airbag control module.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn
ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
cable and then wait at least 20 seconds.

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L: TROUBLE CODE 31
DIAGNOSIS:
Airbag control module is faulty.
Airbag main harness circuit is open.
Fuse No. 16 is blown.
Body harness circuit is open.
1. Airbag control module inspection
Not O.K.
O.K.
Replace airbag control module.
2. Airbag main harness inspection
O.K.
Not O.K.
Replace airbag main harness.
3. Fuse No. 16 inspection
O.K.
Not O.K.
Replace fuse No. 16.
Repair body harness.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn
ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
cable and then wait at least 20 seconds.
After 20 seconds elapse, remove instrument panel
lower cover, and disconnect (AB3) and (AB8), (AB9)
and (AB10).



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1. AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE INSPECTION
1) Disconnect connector (AB6) from airbag control module
, and connect it to test harness B2
connector (8B).
2) Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition switch
“ON”(engine off).
3) Measure voltage across connector (5B) terminal and
body.
(5B) Terminal / Specified voltage:
No. 5—Body / 10 V, or more
2. AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPECTION
1) Go to step 2) below after performing diagnostics on air-
bag system as per flowchart under“1. AIRBAG CON-
TROL MODULE INSPECTION”previously outlined.
2) Turn ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
cable and then wait at least 20 seconds.
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3) Disconnect connector (AB1) from body harness con-
nector (B31) at front lower pillar, and connect connector
(AB1) to test harness A connector (2A).
4) Measure resistance between test harness A connector
(5A) and test harness B2 connector (5B) terminals.
Connector & terminal / Specified resistance:
(5A) No. 9—(5B) No.5/10Ω, or less
5) Measure resistance between each terminal of connec-
tors (5A) and (5B) and body.
(5A) Terminal / Specified resistance:
No. 9—Body/10kΩ, or more
(5B) Terminal / Specified resistance:
No. 5—Body/10kΩ, or more
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3. FUSE No. 16 INSPECTION
Make sure ignition switch is turned“OFF”, then remove and
visually check fuse No. 16.
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