1999 SUBARU FORESTER instrument panel

B: TROUBLE CODE 11
DIAGNOSIS:
IAirbag main harness circuit is open, shorted or
shorted to ground.
IAirbag module harness (Driver) circuit is open,
shorted or shorted to ground.
IRoll connector circuit is open, shorted or shorted
to ground.
IAirbag control module is faulty.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag
system, turn ignition switch ªOFFº, 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).5B1 : AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPEC-
TION
1) Remove lower cover panel [W1A0].>, and connect connector (AB8) below
steering column to test harness F connector (1F).
S5M0258A
2) Disconnect connector (AB6) [W6A0].> from airbag control module, and connect
it to test harness I or I2 connector (1I) terminal.
3) Measure resistance between test harness I or
I2 connector (2I) and test harness F connector (3F)
terminals.
Connector & terminal
(2I) No. 1 Ð (3F) No. 3:
S5M0259B
:Is resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5B2.
: Replace airbag main harness. 5-5 [W4A0].>
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5. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

C: TROUBLE CODE 12
DIAGNOSIS:
IAirbag main harness circuit is open, shorted or
shorted to ground.
IAirbag module harness (Passenger) circuit is
open, shorted or shorted to ground.
IAirbag control module is faulty.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag
system, turn ignition switch ªOFFº, 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).
5C1 : AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPEC-
TION
1) Remove glove box.
2) Disconnect connector (AB9) and (AB10) to 5-5 [W3A2].> and connect connector (AB9) to
test harness F connector (1F).
3) Disconnect connector (AB6) [W6A0].> from airbag control module, and connect
it to test harness I or I2 connector (1I) terminal.
4) Measure resistance between test harness I or
I2 connector (2I) and test harness F connector (3F)
terminals.
Connector & terminal
(2I) No. 2 Ð (3F) No. 3:
S5M0262B
:Is resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5C2.
: Replace airbag main harness. 5-5 [W4A0].>5C2 : AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPEC-
TION
Measure resistance between test harness I or I2
connector (2I) and test harness F connector (3F)
terminals.
Connector & terminal
(2I) No. 5 Ð (3F) No. 4:
S5M0263B
:Is resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5C3.
: Replace airbag main harness. 5-5 [W4A0].>
5C3 : AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPEC-
TION
1) Disconnect connector (AB6) from airbag control
module , and connect it to
test harness I or I2 connector (1I).
2) Measure resistance between test harness I or
I2 connector (2I) terminal.
Connector & terminal
(2I) No. 2 Ð No. 5:
S5M0252B
:Is resistance more than 10 kW?
: Go to step5C4.
: Replace airbag main harness. 5-5 [W4A0].>
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5. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

5C4 : AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPEC-
TION
1) Disconnect connector (AB6) from airbag control
module , and connect it to
test harness I or I2 connector (1I).
2) Measure resistance between test harness I or
I2 connector (2I) terminals and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(2I) No. 2 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
S5M0278B
:Is resistance more than 1 MW?
: Go to step5C5.
: Replace airbag main harness. 5-5 [W4A0].>
5C5 : AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPEC-
TION
Measure resistance between test harness I or I2
connector (2I) terminals and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(2I) No. 5 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
S5M0279B
:Is resistance more than 1 MW?
: Replace airbag control module. 5-5 [W6A0].>
: Replace airbag main harness. 5-5 [W4A0].>
D: TROUBLE CODE 15
DIAGNOSIS:
IAirbag main harness circuit (Driver) is shorted to
power supply.
IAirbag module harness (Driver) is shorted to
power supply.
IRoll connector is shorted to power supply.
IAirbag control module is faulty.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag
system, turn ignition switch ªOFFº, disconnect
battery ground terminal and then wait at least
20 seconds.
After 20 seconds elapse, remove instrument
panel lower cover, and disconnect (AB3) and
(AB8), (AB9) and (AB10).
5D1 : AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPEC-
TION
1) Disconnect connector (AB6) from airbag control
module , and connect it to
test harness I or I2 connector (1I).
2) Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition
switch ªONº (engine off).
3) Measure voltage across each test harness I or
I2 connector (2I) terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(2I) No. 4 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
S5M0280B
:Is voltage less than 1 V?
: Go to step5D2.
: Replace airbag main harness. 5-5 [W4A0].>
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5. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

5D2 : AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPEC-
TION
Measure voltage across each test harness I or I2
connector (2I) terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(2I) No. 1 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
S5M0281B
:Is voltage less than 1 V?
: Replace airbag control module. 5-5 [W6A0].>
: Replace airbag main harness. 5-5 [W4A0].>
E: TROUBLE CODE 16
DIAGNOSIS:
IAirbag main harness circuit (Passenger) is
shorted to power supply.
IAirbag module harness (Passenger) is shorted
to power supply.
IAirbag control module is faulty.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag
system, turn ignition switch ªOFFº, disconnect
battery ground terminal and then wait at least
20 seconds.
After 20 seconds elapse, remove instrument
panel lower cover, and disconnect (AB3) and
(AB8), (AB9) and (AB10).
5E1 : AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPEC-
TION
1) Disconnect connector (AB6) from airbag control
module , and connect it to
test harness I or I2 connector (1I).
2) Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition
switch ªONº (engine off).
3) Measure voltage across each test harness I or
I2 connector (2I) terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(2I) No. 2 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
S5M0274B
:Is voltage less than 1 V?
: Go to step5E2.
: Replace airbag main harness. 5-5 [W4A0].>
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5. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

I: TROUBLE CODE 24
DIAGNOSIS:
IAirbag control module is faulty.
IAirbag main harness circuit is open.
IFuse No. 11 (in joint box) is blown.
IBody harness circuit is open.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag
system, turn ignition switch ªOFFº, 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).
5I1 : AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE INSPEC-
TION
1) Disconnect connector (AB6) from airbag control
module , and connect it to
test harness I or I2 connector (1I).
2) Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition
switch ªONº (engine off).
3) Measure voltage across connector (2I) terminal
and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(2I) No. 3 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
S5M0264B
:Is voltage more than 10 V?
: Replace airbag control module. 5-5 [W6A0].>
: Go to step5I2.5I2 : AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPEC-
TION
1) Go to following procedure after performing
diagnostics on airbag system as per diagnosis pro-
cedure under ª5I1 AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
INSPECTIONº previously out-
lined.
2) Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, disconnect battery
ground cable and then wait at least 20 seconds.
3) Disconnect connector (AB1) from body harness
connector (B31) located in front pillar lower (driver
side), and connect connector (AB1) to test harness
A connector (2A).
B5M0122B
4) Measure resistance between test harness A
connector (5A) and test harness I or I2 connector
(2I) terminals.
Connector & terminal
(5A) No. 9 Ð (2I) No. 3:
S5M0265B
:Is resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5I3.
: Replace airbag main harness. 5-5 [W4A0].>
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5. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

J: TROUBLE CODE 25
DIAGNOSIS:
IAirbag control module is faulty.
IAirbag main harness circuit is open.
IFuse No. 6 (in joint box) is blown.
IBody harness circuit is open.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag
system, turn ignition switch ªOFFº, 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).
5J1 : AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
INSPECTION
1) Disconnect connector (AB6) from airbag control
module and connect it to test
harness I or I2 connector (1I).
2) Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition
switch ªONº. (engine off)
3) Measure voltage across connector (2I) terminal
and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(2I) No. 6 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
S5M0253B
:Is voltage more than 10 V?
: Replace airbag control module. 5-5 [W6A0].>
: Go to step5J2.5J2 : AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPEC-
TION
1) Go to following procedure after performing
diagnostics on airbag system as per diagnosis pro-
cedure under ª5J1 AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
INSPECTIONº previously
outlined.
2) Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, disconnect battery
ground terminal and then wait at least 20 seconds.
3) Disconnect body harness connector (B31) from
connector (AB1) located in front pillar lower (driver
side), and connect connector (AB1) to test harness
A connector (2A).
B5M0122B
4) Measure resistance between test harness A
connector (5A) terminal and test harness I or I2
connector (2I) terminal.
Connector & terminal
(5A) No. 1 Ð (2I) No. 6:
S5M0254B
:Is resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5J3.
: Replace airbag main harness. 5-5 [W4A0].>
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5. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

5V5 : INSPECTION OF AIRBAG MAIN HAR-
NESS
1) Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, disconnect battery
ground cable and then wait at least 20 seconds,
and re-connect connectors (AB1) and (B31).
2) Remove instrument panel lower cover and dis-
connect (AB3) with (AB8) and (AB9) with (AB10),
then disconnect connector (AB6) from airbag con-
trol module, and connect it
to test harness I or I2 connector (1I).
3) Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition
switch ªONº, (engine off) and connect connectors
(4I) and (5I).
NOTE:
After problem has been eliminated, disconnect
connectors (4I) and (5I).
S5M0268B
:Does the airbag warning light come
off?
: Go to step5V6.
: Replace airbag main harness. 5-5 [W4A0].>5V6 : GROUNDING CIRCUIT INSPECTION
1) Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, disconnect battery
ground cable and then wait at least 20 seconds.
2) Disconnect connector (AB1) from body harness
connector (B31), and connect connector (B31) to
test harness A connector (1A).
3) Measure resistance between connector (5A)
terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(5A) No. 17 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
S5M0269A
:Is resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5V7.
: Repair body grounding circuit.
5V7 : GROUNDING CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Measure resistance between connector (5A) termi-
nal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(5A) No. 18 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
S5M0270A
:Is resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5V8.
: Repair body grounding circuit.
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5. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

B: LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT AND ROOM
S5M0074A
(27) Rear pillar (Inner) harness clip
attaching hole 8 mm (0.31 in)
dia. (Symmetrical)
(34) Rear skirt gauge hole 20 mm
(0.79 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(36) Rear quarter bumper side gauge
hole 20 mm (0.79 in) dia. (Left)
(37) Rear quarter bumper side gauge
hole 20 mm (0.79 in) dia. (Right)
(38) Instrument panel attaching
square hole 22´34.5 mm (0.87
´1.358 in) (Right)
(39) Steering support beam attaching
bolt hole M8 (Symmetrical)
(40) Front pillar (Inner) gauge hole 10
mm (0.39 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(41) Floor mat attaching clip hole 8
mm (0.31 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(42) Rear quarter glass attaching
hole 8´15 mm (0.31´0.59 in)
dia. (Symmetrical)(43) Roof rail attaching square hole 9
mm (0.35 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(44) Rear quarter glass attaching
hole 8 mm (0.31 in) dia. (Sym-
metrical)
(45) Rear locator hollow 4 mm (0.16
in) dia.
(46) Rear strut mounting hole 10 mm
(0.39 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(47) Rear gate stay attaching bolt
hole M8 (Symmetrical)
(48) Inner trim clip attaching hole 8´
20 mm (0.31´0.79 in) dia.
(Symmetrical)
(49) Rear combination light mounting
hole 8 mm (0.31 in) dia. (Sym-
metrical)
(61) Side rail (Inner) gauge hole 8
mm (0.31 in) dia. (Symmetrical)(65) Seat belt anchor attaching bolt
hole 12 mm (0.47 in) dia. (Sym-
metrical)
(70) Buffer attaching hole M6 (Sym-
metrical)
(71) Bumper face attaching square
hole 8´9 mm (0.31´0.35 in)
(72) Rear quarter and square hole 8
´9 mm (0.31´0.35 in) (Sym-
metrical)
(73) Head console attaching hole 8
mm (0.31 in) dia.
(74) Inner shim carrier attaching bolt
hole M6 (Symmetrical)
(75) Inner shim carrier attaching bolt
hole M6 (Symmetrical)
(76) Head console attaching hole 8
mm (0.31 in) dia.
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5-1[S2B0]SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
2. Body Datum Points