2009 SUBARU TRIBECA warning

SL-20
Keyless Entry System
SECURITY AND LOCKS
8. CHECK ROOM LIGHT OPERATION
9. CHECK HAZARD LIGHT OPERATION
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ROOM LIGHT OPERATION.
Make sure the room light illuminates when the
room light switch is turned to ON.
Does the room light illuminate? Go to step 2.Check the room
light circuit.
2CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ROOM LIGHT
AND BODY INTEGRATED UNIT.
1) Disconnect the body integrated unit har-
ness connector and room light harness con-
nector.
2) Measure the resistance between the body
integrated unit harness connector terminal and
room light harness connector terminal.
Connector & terminal
(B280) No. 3 — (R52) No. 2:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
The room light
operation circuit is
OK.
Check the harness
for open or shor t
between body inte-
grated unit and
room light.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK HAZARD LIGHT OPERATION.
Make sure the hazard light blinks when hazard
switch is turned to ON.
Does the hazard light blink? Go to step 2.Check the hazard
light circuit.
2CHECK OUTPUT TO HAZARD LIGHT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the key warning switch harness
connector.
3) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector.
4) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
5) Select {Integ. unit} from main menu.
6) Select {ECU customizing}.
7) Check {Hazard answer-back setup}, and
then switch to ON setting if necessary.
8) Select the {Current Data Display & Save}.
9) When operate the LOCK/UNLOCK button
of transmitter, check the hazard output signal
of body integrated unit.
Is output signal is present
when operating the transmitter
LOCK/UNLOCK button?
Go to step 3.Check the body
integrated unit.
LAN(diag)-2, Basic
Diagnostic Proce-
dure.>
3CHECK CIRCUIT OF HAZARD LIGHT.
1) Disconnect the harness connector of body
integrated unit.
2) Disconnect the turn signal & hazard unit
harness connector.
3) Measure the resistance between harness
connector terminals.
Connector & terminal
(B280) No. 12 — (B32) No. 8:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Check the body
integrated unit.
LAN(diag)-2, Basic
Diagnostic Proce-
dure.>
Repair the har-
ness.

SL-21
Keyless Entry System
SECURITY AND LOCKS
10.CHECK REAR GATE RELEASE ACTUATOR OPERATION
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK REAR GATE RELEASE ACTUATOR
OPERATION.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the key warning switch harness
connector.
3) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector.
4) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
5) Select {Integ. unit} from main menu.
6) Select the {Current Data Display & Save}.
7) Check the rear gate release output signal of
body integrated unit when operating the LOCK/
UNLOCK button of keyless transmitter.
Is output signal is present
when operating the transmitter
LOCK/UNLOCK button?
Go to step 2.Check the body
integrated unit.
LAN(diag)-2, Basic
Diagnostic Proce-
dure.>
2CHECK THE CIRCUIT OF REAR GATE RE-
LEASE ACTUATOR.
1) Disconnect the harness connector of body
integrated unit.
2) Disconnect the rear gate release actuator
harness connector.
3) Measure the resistance between harness
connectors.
Connector & terminal
(i84) No. 22 — (D140) No. 1:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Go to step 3.Repair the har-
ness.
3CHECK CIRCUIT OF HAZARD LIGHT.
1) Check the ground circuit of rear gate
release actuator
2) Disconnect the rear gate release actuator
harness connector.
3) Measure the resistance between harness
connector terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(D140) No. 2 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Check the trunk lid
lock actuator.
INSPECTION,
Rear Gate Latch
Assembly.>
Repair the har-
ness.

SL-32
Security System
SECURITY AND LOCKS
6. CHECK SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT CIRCUIT.
7. CHECK HORN
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the harness connector of body
integrated unit.
3) Connect the resistor (100 Ω) between the
body integrated unit harness connector termi-
nal (i84) No. 33 and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i84) No. 33 — Chassis ground:
Does the security indicator
light illuminate?
Check the body
integrated unit.
LAN(diag)-2, Basic
Diagnostic Proce-
dure.>
Go to step 2.
2CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR SECURITY
INDICATOR LIGHT.
1) Disconnect the connector from warning
box.
2) Measure the voltage between warning box
harness connector terminal and chassis
ground.
Connector & terminal
(i116) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 3.Check the harness
for open or shor t
circuits between
warning box and
fuse.
3CHECK SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT CIR-
CUIT.
Measure the resistance between the warning
box harness connector terminal and security
control unit harness connector terminal.
Connector & terminal
(i116) No. 2 — (i84) No. 33:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Replace the warn-
ing box. IDI-17, Warning
Box.>
Check the harness
for open or shor t
circuits between
warning box and
body integrated
unit.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK HORN OPERATION.
Check the horn sounds when the horn switch
is pushed.
Does the horn sound? Go to step 2.Check the horn cir-
cuit.
2CHECK OUTPUT TO HORN RELAY.
1) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3) Select {Integ. unit} from main menu.
4) Select {Function Check}.
5) Select {Horn Output} and execute
Does the horn sound? Horn circuit is OK. Go to step 3.
3CHECK HORN RELAY CIRCUIT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the harness connector of body
integrated unit.
3) Disconnect the main fuse box harness con-
nector (B186).
4) Measure the resistance between harness
connector terminals.
Connector & terminal
(B280) No. 11 — (B186) No. 1:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Check the body
integrated unit.
LAN(diag)-2, Basic
Diagnostic Proce-
dure.>
Repair the har-
ness.

SL-33
Security System
SECURITY AND LOCKS
8. CHECK HAZARD LIGHT OPERATION
9. CHECK IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK HAZARD LIGHT OPERATION.
Make sure the hazard light blinks when hazard
switch is turned to ON.
Does the hazard light blink? Go to step 2.Check the hazard
light circuit.
2CHECK OUTPUT TO HAZARD LIGHT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the key warning switch harness
connector.
3) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector.
4) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
5) Select {Integ. unit} from main menu.
6) Select {ECM customizing}.
7) Check the {Hazard answer-back setup},
and then switch to ON setting.
8) Select the {Current Data Display & Save}.
9) Check the hazard output signal of body
integrated unit when operating the LOCK/
UNLOCK button of transmitter.
Is output signal is present
when operating the transmitter
LOCK/UNLOCK button?
Go to step 3.Check the body
integrated unit.
LAN(diag)-2, Basic
Diagnostic Proce-
dure.>
3CHECK CIRCUIT OF HAZARD LIGHT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the harness connector of body
integrated unit.
3) Disconnect the turn signal & hazard unit
harness connector.
4) Measure the resistance between harness
connector terminals.
Connector & terminal
(B280) No. 12 — (B32) No. 8:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Check the body
integrated unit.
LAN(diag)-2, Basic
Diagnostic Proce-
dure.>
Repair the har-
ness.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK IGNITION SWITCH VOLTAGE.
1) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3) Select {Integ. unit} from main menu.
4) Select the {Current Data Display & Save}.
5) Check the {BATT voltage} and {IG power
supply}.
Is the {IG power supply} within
±1 V against {BATT voltage}?
The ignition switch
input circuit is OK.
Go to step 2.
2 CHECK IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the harness connector of body
integrated unit.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Measure the voltage between harness con-
nector terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i84) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Check the body
integrated unit.
LAN(diag)-2, Basic
Diagnostic Proce-
dure.>
Check the harness
for an open or
short circuit
between the body
integrated unit and
fuse.

PS-12
Steering Wheel
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
2. Steering Wheel
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Set the tire to the straight–ahead position.
3) Remove the airbag module. MOVAL, Driver’s Airbag Module.>
WARNING:
Always refer to “Air Bag System” before per-
forming service on the air bag modules. to AB-4, CAUTION, General Description.>
4) Place alignment marks on the steering wheel
and steering shaft.
5) Remove the steering wheel nut, and then draw
out the steering wheel from shaft using steering
puller.
B: INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Always refer to “Air Bag System” before per-
forming service on the air bag modules. to AB-4, CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Align the center position of the roll connector.

2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Align the alignment marks on the steering wheel
and steering shaft.
Tightening torque:
45 N·m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
Column cover-to-steering wheel clearance:
2 — 4 mm (0.08 — 0.16 in)
CAUTION:
Insert the roll connector guide pin into the
guide hole on the lower end of the steering
wheel surface. Avoid damaging the pin.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the steering wheel for deformation. If the
deformation is excessive, replace the steering
wheel.
2) Check the splines on the steering wheel for dam-
age. If the damage is excessive, replace the steer-
ing wheel.
(1) Alignment mark
(1)
PS-00552

PS-16
Tilt Steering Column
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
B: INSTALLATION
1) Insert the end of the steering shaft into the toe
board.
2) With the tilt lever secured, tighten the steering
shaft mounting bolts under instrument panel.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
3) Connect all the connectors under the instrument
panel.
4) Connect the airbag system connector at the har-
ness spool.
NOTE:
Make sure to apply double lock.
5) Install the instrument panel lower cover with tilt
lever held in the lowered position.
6) Install the universal joint. STALLATION, Universal Joint.>
7) Align the center position of the roll connector.

8) Install the steering wheel. STALLATION, Steering Wheel.>
CAUTION:
Insert the roll connector guide pin into the
guide hole on lower end of steering wheel sur-
face to prevent damage.
C: DISASSEMBLY
Remove the two screws securing the upper steer-
ing column covers, and the two screws securing
the combination switch, and then remove related
parts.
D: ASSEMBLY
Insert the combination switch to the upper column
shaft, and install the upper column cover. Then
route the ignition key harness and combination
switch harness between the column cover mount-
ing bosses.
Tightening torque:
1.2 N·m (0.12 kgf-m, 0.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Do not overtorque the screw.
E: INSPECTION
1. BASIC INSPECTION
Measure the overall length of steering column. If
not within specification, replace it.
Overall length L:
Specification
917.5 +1.3 mm –0.3 mm (36.12 +0.051 in –0.020 in )
2. INSPECTION OF AIRBAG SYSTEM
WARNING:
Refer to “Airbag System” for airbag inspection
procedure. Description.>
PS-00734
L

PS-17
Steering Gearbox
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
5. Steering Gearbox
A: REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
3) Lift-up the vehicle, and remove the front wheels.
4) Remove the under cover. MOVAL, Front Under Cover.>
5) Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly. (Non–
turbo model) Front Exhaust Pipe.>
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself because the ex-
haust pipe is hot.
6) After pulling off the cotter pin and removing the
castle nut, use a puller to remove the tie–rod end
from the knuckle arm.
7) Remove the front crossmember support plate,
jack-up plate and front stabilizer. REMOVAL, Front Stabilizer.>
8) Remove the one pipe joint at the center of the
gearbox, and connect the vinyl hose to the pipe and
the joint. Discharge the fluid by turning the steering
wheel fully clockwise and counterclockwise. Dis-
charge the fluid similarly from other pipes.
9) Remove the universal joint. MOVAL, Universal Joint.>
10) Disconnect the pipe C from pressure hose first,
then disconnect pipe D from the return hose.
(1) Castle nut
(2) Tie–rod end
(3) Knuckle arm
(1) Crossmember support plate
(2) Jack–up plate
PS-00043
(2)(1)
(1)
FS-00200
(1) Pipe A
(2) Pipe B
(1) Pipe C
(2) Pipe D
(3) Pressure hose
(4) Return hose
(2)
PS-00553
(1)
PS-00538
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1)

TPM(diag)-2
Basic Diagnostic Procedure
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
1. Basic Diagnostic Procedure
A: PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
Remove foreign matter (dust, water, oil etc.) from the tire pressure monitoring control module con-
nector when removing or installing.
NOTE:
To check harness for broken wires or short circuits, shake trouble spot or connector.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK PRE-INSPECTION.
1) Check with the user regarding when the
warning light lit or started blinking.
2) Before performing diagnostics, check the
components which might mal-affect tire pres-
sure monitor system. INSPECTION, General Description.>
Is the component that might
affect the tire pressure monitor
system normal?
Go to step 2.Repair or replace
each component.
2CHECK DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
(DTC).
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON and Subaru
Select Monitor to ON.
NOTE:If the communication function of the Subaru Se-
lect Monitor cannot be executed normally,
check the communication circuit. TPM(diag)-11, COMMUNICATION FOR INI-
TIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE, INSPECTION, Sub-
aru Select Monitor.>
4) Read the DTC. OPERATION, Read Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).>
Is DTC displayed? Go to step 4.Go to step 3.
3PERFORM GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS.
1) Inspect using “General Diagnostic Table”.
Ta b l e . >
2) Perform the clear memory mode. TPM(diag)-9, CLEAR MEMORY, OPERATION,
Subaru Select Monitor.>
3) Perform the inspection mode. TPM(diag)-17, Inspection Mode.>
4) Read the DTC. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC),
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Check the DTC is not displayed.
Does the tire pressure warn-
ing light illuminates for about 2
seconds and then foes off after
turning on the ignition switch,
and then go out?
Finish the diagno-
sis.
Check using
“Diagnostic Proce-
dure for TPM”
TPM(diag)-14,
WITHOUT DTC,
INSPECTION,
Subaru Select
Monitor.>
4PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.
1) Refer to “List of Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).”
2) Correct the cause of trouble.
3) Perform the clear memory mode. TPM(diag)-9, CLEAR MEMORY, OPERATION,
Subaru Select Monitor.>
4) Perform the drive test.
Drive the vehicle at a speed more than 40 km/h
(25 MPH) for at least 10 minutes.
5) Read the DTC. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC),
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Is DTC displayed? Repeat steps 1 to
4 until DTC is not
shown.
Finish the diagno-
sis.