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1. BASIC DIAGNOSTICS PROCEDURE
5F11 : CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM FUNC-
TION.
1) Perform basic diagnostics procedure of keyless
entry system. <Ref. to 6-2 [T4F1].>
2) Perform pre-in SUBARU FORESTER 1999 Service Repair Manual F: DIAGNOSTICS PROCEDURE
1. BASIC DIAGNOSTICS PROCEDURE
5F11 : CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM FUNC-
TION.
1) Perform basic diagnostics procedure of keyless
entry system. <Ref. to 6-2 [T4F1].>
2) Perform pre-in](/manual-img/17/57427/w960_57427-136.png)
F: DIAGNOSTICS PROCEDURE
1. BASIC DIAGNOSTICS PROCEDURE
5F11 : CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM FUNC-
TION.
1) Perform basic diagnostics procedure of keyless
entry system.
2) Perform pre-inspection.
3) Open all windows.
4) Remove ignition key from ignition switch.
5) Set the room light switch in the middle position.
6) Close all doors and the rear gate.
7) Press the LOCK/ARM button one time.
:Does the clearance light blink one
time?
: Go to step5F12.
: Go to step5F21.
5F12 : CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM FUNC-
TION.
Check if the security indicator light blinks.
:Does the security indicator light blink
every 2 seconds?
: Go to step5F13.
: Go to step5F31.
5F13 : CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM FUNC-
TION.
Press the UNLOCK/DISARM button one time.
:Does the clearance light blink two
times?
: Go to step5F14.
: Replace security control module.
to 6-2 [W14A1].>
5F14 : CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM FUNC-
TION.
Check if the room light activates.
:Does the room light turn on for 30
seconds and then turn off?
: Go to step5F15.
: Replace security control module.
to 6-2 [W14A1].>5F15 : CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM FUNC-
TION.
1) Unlock all doors with door locking switch in the
front door.
2) Open the front left door.
:Does the security indicator light blink
every 1/8 seconds?
: Go to step5F16.
: Go to step5F41.
5F16 : CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM FUNC-
TION.
Check if the clearance light activates.
:Does the clearance light blinking
remain?
: Go to step5F17.
: Replace security control module.
to 6-2 [W14A1].>
5F17 : CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM FUNC-
TION.
Check if the horn activates.
:Does the horn sound remain?
: Go to step5F18.
: Replace security control module.
6-2 [W14A1].>
5F18 : CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM FUNC-
TION.
Turn on starter.
:Does the starter motor activate?
: Go to step5F51.
: Go to step5F19.
5F19 : CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM FUNC-
TION.
Close the front left door.
:Does the horn sound and clearance
light blinking deactivate, and starter
motor activate after approximately 30
seconds?
: Go to step5F110.
: Replace security control module.
to 6-2 [W14A1].>
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5F110 : CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM FUNC-
TION.
Check if the security indicator light activates.
:Does the security indicator light blink
every 2 seconds?
: Go to step5 F 111.
: Replace security control module.
to 6-2 [W14A1].>
5F111 : CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM FUNC-
TION.
Open the front right door.
:Does the security indicator light blink
every 1/8 seconds, the horn sound,
the clearance light blink, and the
starter motor deactivate?
: Go to step5F112.
: Go to step5F61.
5F112 : CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM FUNC-
TION.
Press the UNLOCK/DISARM button.
:Does the security indicator light
blink, the horn and clearance light
deactivate, and the starter motor acti-
vate?
: Go to step5F113.
: Replace security control module.
to 6-2 [W14A1].>
5F113 : CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM FUNC-
TION.
1) Close the front right door.
2) Press the LOCK/ARM button.
3) Open the rear left door.
:Does the security indicator light blink
every 1/8 seconds, the horn sound,
the clearance light blink, and the
starter motor deactivate?
: Go to step5F114.
: Go to step5F71.5F114 : CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM FUNC-
TION.
1) Close the rear left door.
2) Open the rear right door.
:Does the security indicator light blink
every 1/8 seconds, the horn sound,
the clearance light blink, and the
starter motor deactivate?
: Go to step5F115.
: Go to step5F81.
5F115 : CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM FUNC-
TION.
1) Close the rear right door.
2) Open the rear gate.
:Does the security indicator light blink
every 1/8 seconds, the horn sound,
the clearance light blink, and the
starter motor deactivate?
: Go to step5F116.
: Go to step5F91.
5F116 : PERFORM IMPACT SENSITIVITY
TEST.
1) Close the rear gate.
2) Close all windows.
3) Perform arming.
4) Perform impact sensitivity test.
B6M1424A
:Does the horn chirp?
: Go to step5F117.
: Go to step5F101.
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![SUBARU FORESTER 1999 Service Repair Manual 5F117 : CHECK PASSIVE ARM.
1) Remove the drivers side sill cover. <Ref. to 5-3
[W5A0].>
2) Connect the white connector (1-pin) at driver
side front lower pillar.
3) Close all doors and the rear gate. SUBARU FORESTER 1999 Service Repair Manual 5F117 : CHECK PASSIVE ARM.
1) Remove the drivers side sill cover. <Ref. to 5-3
[W5A0].>
2) Connect the white connector (1-pin) at driver
side front lower pillar.
3) Close all doors and the rear gate.](/manual-img/17/57427/w960_57427-138.png)
5F117 : CHECK PASSIVE ARM.
1) Remove the driver's side sill cover.
[W5A0].>
2) Connect the white connector (1-pin) at driver
side front lower pillar.
3) Close all doors and the rear gate.
:Does the arming automatically func-
tion after 1 minute?
: Go to step5F118.
: Go to step5 F 111.
5F118 : CHECK BATTERY DISCONNECT
PROTECTION.
1) Press the UNLOCK/DISARM button.
2) Connect the white connector (1-pin) at front pil-
lar lower.
3) Install the driver's side sill cover.
[W5A0].>
4) Open the front hood.
5) Press the LOCK/ARM button.
6) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
7) Connect the ground cable to battery.
:Does re-arming function automati-
cally?
: End of basic diagnostics procedure.
Press the UNLOCK/DISARM button,
and then close all doors and the rear
gate. Perform ignition switch position
turned LOCK to ON to LOCK.
: Replace security control module.
to 6-2 [W14A1].>
2. DIAGNOSTICS ITEM 1
5F21 : CHECK FUSE.
Remove and visually check fuse No. 7 (in main
fuse box).
:Is fuse No. 7 blown?
: Replace fuse (20 A).
: Go to step5F22.
5F22 : CHECK FUSE.
Remove and visually check fuse No. 5 (in fuse
box).
:Is fuse No. 5 blown?
: Replace fuse (10 A).
: Go to step5F23.
5F23 : CHECK CLEARANCE LIGHT BULB.
Remove and visually check each clearance light
bulb.
:Is the bulb blown?
: Replace clearance light bulb.
: Go to step5F24.
5F24 : CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR
CLEARANCE LIGHT.
Measure voltage between main fuse box connec-
tor (F68) and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(F68) No. 4 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
B6M1357A
:Is the voltage more than 10 V?
: Go to step5F25.
: Repair wiring harness between main
fuse box and battery.
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5F25 : CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR
CLEARANCE LIGHT.
1) Disconnect connector from security control
module.
2) Measure voltage between security control mod-
ule connector (B93) and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B93) No. 11 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
B6M0974A
:Is the voltage more than 10 V?
: Go to step5F26.
: Repair wiring harness between security
control module and main fuse box.
5F26 : CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
BETWEEN SECURITY CONTROL
MODULE AND FUSE BOX.
1) Disconnect connector (B158) from fuse box.
2) Measure resistance between security control
module connector (B93) and fuse box connector
(B158).
Connector & terminal
(B93) No. 12 Ð (B158) No. 11:
S6M0457A
:Is the resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5F27.
: Repair wiring harness between security
control module and fuse box.5F27 : CHECK FUSE BOX CIRCUIT.
1) Connect connector (B158) to fuse box.
2) Measure resistance between fuse box connec-
tor (B158) and (F41).
Connector & terminal
(B158) No. 11 Ð (F41) No. 1:
S6M0458A
:Is the resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5F28.
: Repair or replace fuse box.
5F28 : CHECK FUSE BOX CIRCUIT.
Measure resistance between fuse box connector
(B158).
Connector & terminal
(B158) No. 10 Ð No. 11:
B6M1364B
:Is the resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5F29.
: Repair or replace fuse box.
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5F29 : CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
BETWEEN FRONT CLEARANCE
LIGHT AND FUSE BOX.
1) Disconnect connector from front clearance light
RH and fuse box.
2) Measure resistance between front clearance
light RH connector (F3) and fuse box connector
(F41).
Connector & terminal
(F3) No. 1 Ð (F41) No. 1:
B6M1365B
:Is the resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5F210.
: Repair wiring harness between front
clearance light RH and fuse box.5F210 : CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
BETWEEN FRONT CLEARANCE
LIGHT AND FUSE BOX.
1) Disconnect connector from front clearance light
LH.
2) Measure resistance between front clearance
light LH connector (F19) and fuse box connector
(F41).
Connector & terminal
(F19) No. 1 Ð (F41) No. 1:
B6M1366B
:Is the resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5F211.
: Repair wiring harness between front
clearance light LH and fuse box.
5F211 : CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
BETWEEN FRONT CLEARANCE
LIGHT AND CHASSIS GROUND.
Measure resistance between front clearance light
RH connector (F3) and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(F3) No. 2 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
B6M0980C
:Is the resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5F212.
: Repair wiring harness between front
clearance light RH and chassis ground.
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5F212 : CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
BETWEEN FRONT CLEARANCE
LIGHT AND CHASSIS GROUND.
Measure resistance between front clearance light
LH connector (F19) and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(F19) No. 2 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
B6M0981C
:Is the resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5F213.
: Repair wiring harness between front
clearance light LH and chassis ground.
5F213 : CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
BETWEEN REAR CLEARANCE
LIGHT AND FUSE BOX.
1) Disconnect connector from rear clearance light
RH and fuse box.
2) Measure resistance between rear clearance
light RH connector (R26) and fuse box connector
(B158).
Connector & terminal
(R26) No. 1 Ð (B158) No. 10:
S6M0459A
:Is the resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5F214.
: Repair wiring harness between rear
clearance light RH and fuse box.5F214 : CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
BETWEEN REAR CLEARANCE
LIGHT AND FUSE BOX.
1) Disconnect connector from rear clearance light
LH.
2) Measure resistance between rear clearance
light LH connector (R28) and fuse box connector
(B158).
Connector & terminal
(R28) No. 1 Ð (B158) No. 10:
S6M0460A
:Is the resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5F215.
: Repair wiring harness between rear
clearance light LH and fuse box.
5F215 : CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
BETWEEN REAR CLEARANCE
LIGHT AND CHASSIS GROUND.
Measure resistance between rear clearance light
RH connector (R26) and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(R26) No. 4 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
S6M0461A
:Is the resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5F216.
: Repair wiring harness between rear
clearance light RH and chassis ground.
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5F216 : CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
BETWEEN REAR CLEARANCE
LIGHT AND CHASSIS GROUND.
Measure resistance between rear clearance light
LH connector (R28) and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(R28) No. 4 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
S6M0462A
:Is the resistance less than 10W?
: Replace security control module.
to 6-2 [W14A1].>
: Repair wiring harness between rear
clearance light LH and chassis ground.
3. DIAGNOSTICS ITEM 2
5F31 : CHECK SECURITY INDICATOR
LIGHT COMES ON.
1) Disconnect connector from security control
module.
2) Measure resistance between security control
module connector (B93) and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B93) No. 9 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
B6M1369A
:Does the indicator light come on?
: Replace security control module.
to 6-2 [W14A1].>
: Go to step5F32.
5F32 : CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR
SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT.
1) Disconnect connector from combination meter.
2) Measure voltage between combination meter
connector (i10) and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i10) No. 1 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
S6M0463A
:Is the voltage more than 10 V?
: Go to step5F33.
: Repair wiring harness between security
indicator light and main fuse box.
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5F33 : CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
BETWEEN SECURITY INDICATOR
LIGHT AND SECURITY CONTROL
MODULE.
Measure resistance between combination meter
connector (i10) and security control module con-
nector (B93).
Connector & terminal
(i10) No. 18 Ð (B93) No. 9:
S6M0464A
:Is the resistance less than 10W?
: Replace combination meter printed cir-
cuit.
: Repair wiring harness between security
indicator light and security control mod-
ule.
4. DIAGNOSTICS ITEM 3
5F41 : CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
BETWEEN SECURITY CONTROL
MODULE AND COMBINATION
METER.
1) Disconnect connector from security control
module and combination meter.
2) Measure resistance between security control
module connector (B93) and combination meter
connector (i10).
Connector & terminal
(B93) No. 5 Ð (i10) No. 11:
S6M0465A
:Is the resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5F42.
: Repair wiring harness between security
control module and combination meter.
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