2009 SUBARU TRIBECA Combination meter

IDI-2
General Description
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
1. General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
Combination meter
SpeedometerStepping motor typeTa c h o m e t e r
Malfunction indicator light
LED
Oil pressure warning light
ABS warning light
Airbag warning light
Seat belt warning light
Brake fluid and parking brake warning light
Low fuel warning light
Charge warning light
AT F t e m p e r a t u r e w a r n i n g l i g h t
AW D war n in g l i gh t
Tire pressure warning light
Low washer fluid warning light
Rear differential oil temperature warning light
Ve h i c l e d y n a m i c s c o n t r o l ( V D C ) w a r n i n g l i g h t
Ve h i c l e d y n a m i c s c o n t r o l ( V D C ) i n d i c a t o r l i g h t
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o r l i g h t
HI-beam indicator light
Cruise indicator light
Cruise set indicator light
Fr o nt fog li g ht i nd i ca to r li g ht
SPORT indicator light
Light illumination indicator light
Meter illumination light
LCD back light
Engine coolant temperature gauge
LCDFuel gauge
AT s e l e c t l e v e r p o s i t i o n i n d i c a t o r l a m p , s p o r t s s h i f t i n d i c a t o r
Odo/Trip indicator
Wa r ni n g b ox
Door open warning light
LEDSecurity indicator
Passenger’s seat airbag indicator
Passenger’s seat belt war ning light

IDI-3
General Description
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
B: CAUTION
•Be careful not to damage the meters and instrument panel.
•Be careful not to damage the meter glass.
•Make sure the electrical connector is connected securely.
•After installation, make sure that each meter operates normally.
•Use gloves to avoid damage and getting fingerprints on the glass surface and meter surfaces.
•Do not apply an excessive force on the printed circuit.
•Do not drop or otherwise apply impact.
•When the combination meter of model with immobilizer has been replaced, be sure to perform the regis-
tration of immobilizer.
C: PREPARATION TOOL
1. GENERAL TOOL
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit tester Used for measuring resistance and voltage.

IDI-4
Combination Meter System
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
2. Combination Meter System
A: WIRING DIAGRAM
1. COMBINATION METER
Meter System.>
B: INSPECTION
1. SELF-DIAGNOSIS
The self-diagnosis (checking of each meter, warn-
ing light, indicator, illumination, LCD, buzzer
sound) of combination meter can be performed in
the following procedure.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON while turning the
small light to OFF.
2) Step 1) Turn the small light switch to ON within 3
seconds after step 1), then press the odo/tripmeter
knob three times.
3) Turn the small light switch to OFF, and press the
odo/trip knob three times.
4) Turn the small light switch to ON, and press the
odo/trip knob three times.
NOTE:
•Perform the steps described in 2) and 4) within
10 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON.
•When pressing the odo/trip meter knob four
times, the display changes to DTC display mode
(ECM, TCM). MODE, INSPECTION, Combination Meter Sys-
tem.>When the self-diagnosis function operates,
the warning light, indicator, and LCD display are
checked, then every press of the odo/trip meter
knob will initiate the operation checks in the order
of meter, illumination and buzzer. LIST OF SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE OPERATION,
INSPECTION, Combination Meter System.> Turn
the ignition switch to OFF to cancel the self-diagno-
sis function.
•When the engine starts during diagnosis, the
self-diagnosis function is not cancelled, however,
once the vehicle starts driving, the self-diagnosis
function is cancelled automatically for safety.

IDI-5
Combination Meter System
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
2. LIST OF SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE OPERATION
Speedometer,
tachometer, fuel
gauge, engine
coolant temper-
ature gauge
Microcomputer
running type
warning light,
indicator light
AT s e l e c t l e v e r
position indica-
tor light
Odo/Trip indica-
tor
SPORT shift
indicator
Illumination
(indicator nee-
dle, plate, ring,
LCD)
Buzzer (SPORT
shift buzzer)
Step 0. Processing to self-diagnosis function
Operating initial
operation
Initial illuminat-
ing
Normal Normal Initial illuminat-
ing
Initial illuminat-
ing
Not beep.
Step 1-1. Check each indication after initial operation
Repeat the
sweep opera-
tion (After hold-
ing on lowest
position for one
second, reaches
to highest posi-
tion within 5
seconds, and
after holding on
highest position
for one second,
reaches to low-
est position
within 5 sec-
onds).
Light ON With the high-
est brightness,
illuminate the
position sequen-
tially at a cycle
of 1. 5 seconds.
For the illumina-
tion order, refer
to the illumina-
tion order table.
Pe r for m t he s eg -
ment check. For
the illumination
order, refer to
the illumination
order table.
Pe rfo r m t h e se g -
ment check. For
the illumination
order, refer to
the illumination
order table.
Light at the
highest bright-
ness.
Not beep.
Step 1-2. Press the trip knob (trip knob input is not accepted till the meter indicator needle reaches the highest position): sweep
complete, AT select lever position indicator display is set
After complet-
ing sweep in
step 1-1, back to
lowest position.
Light ON Keep the posi-
tion indicated
when the trip
knob is pressed.
Underbar “ _ ” is
displayed.
“1” is displayed. Light at the
highest bright-
ness.
Not beep.
Step 2-1. Press the trip knob, and hold it: Check each meter
All meters are
moved simulta-
neously in every
0.5 sec. from
the lowest posi-
tion to highest
position.
Speedometer/
Ta c h o m e t e r :
Approx. 5
degrees at
ever y move-
ment.
Wa t er t e mp er a-
ture /Fuel
gauge: Moves 1
segment at a
time.
Light OFF Keep the posi-
tion indicated
that set in step
1-2.
Display the cur-
rent meter
directing angle
on odometer.
Ex.) Displays
135017 when
Speedometer/
Ta c h o m e t e r :
135 degrees,
Water tempera-
ture gauge/Fuel
gauge: 17 seg-
ments.
“2” is dis-
played.
Light at the
highest bright-
ness.
Not beep.
Step 2-2. Release the trip knob: Specifying the meter directing position
Stop at direct-
ing position
when the trip
knob is
released.
Light OFF Keep the posi-
tion indicated
that set in step
1-2.
Display the cur-
rent meter
directing angle
on odometer.
“2” is displayed. Light at the
highest bright-
ness.
Not beep.
Step 3-1. Press the trip knob, and hold it: Check illumination

IDI-6
Combination Meter System
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
•Illuminating order table
Keep the posi-
tion that speci-
fied at step 2-2.
Light OFF Varying from the
highest bright-
ness (ILL6) to
the lowest lumi-
nescence (ILL1)
ever y second.
After reaching at
ILL1, repeat it
from ILL6.
Illumination
brightness is
displayed in the
trip meter. (From
ILL6 to ILL1)
“3” is dis-
played.
Va r y i n g f r o m t h e
highest bright-
ness (ILL6) to
the lowest lumi-
nescence (ILL1)
every second.
After reaching at
ILL1, repeat it
from ILL6.
Not beep.
Step 3-2. Release the trip knob: Specifying the illumination brightness
Keep the posi-
tion that speci-
fied at step 2-2.
Light OFF Keep the bright-
ness at the time
when the trip
knob is
released.
Displays the
brightness at the
time when the
trip knob is
released in the
trip meter.
“3” is displayed. Keep the bright-
ness at the time
when the trip
knob is
released.
Not beep.
Step 4-1. Press the trip knob: Check the beeping of SPORT shift buzzer (For AT model)
All meter indica-
tor needle
returns to lowest
position.
Light OFF Light at the
highest bright-
ness. Keep the
position indi-
cated that set in
step 1-2.
Illumination
brightness is
displayed in the
trip meter.
“8” is dis-
played. Blinks
with buzzer.
Light at the
highest bright-
ness.
SPORT shift
buzzer beeps.
Step 4-2. Press the trip knob: Check the VDC indicator light (Model with VDC)
All meter indica-
tor needle
returns to lowest
position.
VDC warning
light and VDC
operation indica-
tor light blink.
Light at the
highest bright-
ness. Keep the
position indi-
cated that set in
step 1-2.
Illumination
brightness is
displayed in the
trip meter.
“4” is displayed. Light at the
highest bright-
ness.
Not beep.
Step5. Press the trip knob: Complete the self-diagnosis 1 cycle
All meter indicator needle returns to lowest position, and go back to step 1 after completion.
Illuminating
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Tr i p m e t e r A / B A B A B A B A B A B A B
Go back
to 1 and
repeat
Odo/trip meter
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88888
8
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0
1111.1
11111
1
22222
22222
2
3333.3
33333
3
44444
44444
4
5555.5
55555
5
66666
66666
6
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7
88888
88888
8
9999.9
99999
9
SPORT shift
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Display time
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Speedometer,
tachometer, fuel
gauge, engine
coolant temper-
ature gauge
Microcomputer
running type
warning light,
indicator light
AT s e l e c t l e v e r
position indica-
tor light
Odo/Trip indica-
tor
SPORT shift
indicator
Illumination
(indicator nee-
dle, plate, ring,
LCD)
Buzzer (SPORT
shift buzzer)

IDI-7
Combination Meter System
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
3. SYMPTOM CHART
CAUTION:
When measuring the voltage and resistance of each control module or sensor, use a tapered pin with
a diameter of less than 0.64 mm (0.025 in) in order to avoid poor contact. Do not insert the pin more
than 2 mm (0.08 in).
4. CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
Symptom Repair order Note
Combination meter assembly does not
operate.
1. Power supply
2. Ground circuit
3. Combination meter
AND GROUND CIRCUIT, INSPECTION,
Combination Meter System.>
Speedometer does not operate. 1. VDCCM
2. Harness
3. Combination meter
INSPECTION, Combination Meter Sys-
tem.>
Ta c h o m e t e r d o e s n o t o p e r a t e . 1 . E C M
2. Harness
3. Combination meter
TROL MODULE (ECM), INSPECTION,
Combination Meter System.>
Fuel gauge does not operate. 1. Communication circuit
2. Fuel level sensor
3. Harness
4. Combination meter
SENSOR., INSPECTION, Combination
Meter System.>
Engine coolant temperature gauge does
not operate.
1. Communication circuit
2. Engine coolant temperature sensor
3. Harness
4. Combination meter
ANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR.,
INSPECTION, Combination Meter Sys-
tem.>
Error display is shown on the odo/trip
meter.
Communication circuit ERROR DISPLAY, INSPECTION, Combi-
nation Meter System.>
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR COMBINA-
TION METER.
1) Remove the combination meter. IDI-11, REMOVAL, Combination Meter.>
2) Disconnect the combination meter harness
connector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Measure the voltage between combination
meter connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i10) No. 3, 4 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 2.Check the harness
for open or shor t
between the igni-
tion switch and
combination
meter.
2CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR COMBINA-
TION METER.
Measure the voltage between combination
meter connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i10) No. 1, 2 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 3.Check the harness
for open or shor t
between the fuse
and combination
meter.
3CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT OF COMBINA-
TION METER.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Measure the resistance of harness
between combination meter connector and
chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i10) No. 15, 16 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Replace the meter
case assembly.
Repair the wiring
harness.

IDI-8
Combination Meter System
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
5. CHECK VDCCM.
6. CHECK ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL.
1) Lift up the vehicle and support it with rigid
racks.
2) Drive the vehicle faster than 10 km/h (6
MPH).
WARNING:Be careful not to get caught in the running
wheels.
3) Measure the voltage between combination
meter connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i10) No. 27 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage less than 1 V
←→ 5 V or more?
Replace the meter
case assembly.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN VDCCM AND
COMBINATION METER.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connector from VDCCM
and combination meter.
3) Measure the resistance between VDCCM
harness connector and combination meter har-
ness connector.
Connector & terminal
(B310) No. 33 — (i10) No. 27:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Check the
VDCCM. VDC(diag)-2,
Basic Diagnostic
Procedure.>
Repair the wiring
harness.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ECM SIGNAL.
1) Start the engine.
2) Measure the voltage between ECM con-
nector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B136) No. 11 (+) — Chassis ground (– ):
Is the voltage 0 ←→ 14 V or
more?
Go to step 2.Inspect the ECM.
EN(H6DO)(diag)-
2, Basic Diagnos-
tic Procedure.>
2CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN COMBINA-
TION METER AND ECM.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connector from ECM and
combination meter.
3) Measure the resistance between ECM har-
ness connector and combination meter har-
ness connector.
Connector & terminal
(B136) No. 11 — (i10) No. 28:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Replace the meter
case assembly.
Repair the wiring
harness.

IDI-9
Combination Meter System
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
7. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK COMMUNICATION ERROR DIS-
PLAY.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Check that the error code is displayed in
odo/trip meter.
Is the error code “Er xx” dis-
played in odo/trip meter?
Check the commu-
nication circuit.
COMMUNICA-
TION ERROR
DISPLAY,
INSPECTION,
Combination
Meter System.>
Go to step 2.
2CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR.
1) Remove the fuel level sensor. FU(H6DO)-45, REMOVAL, Fuel Level Sen-
sor.>
2) Measure the resistance between fuel level
sensor terminals when the float is in FULL or
EMPTY position.
Te r m i n a l s
No. 1 — No. 4:
Is the resistance 1.0 to 3.0 Ω
(FULL) and 31 to 33 Ω
(EMPTY)?
Go to step 3.Replace the fuel
level sensor.
3CHECK FUEL SUB LEVEL SENSOR.
1) Remove the fuel sub level sensor. FU(H6DO)-46, REMOVAL, Fuel Sub Level
Sensor.>
2) Measure the resistance between fuel sub
level sensor terminals when the float is in
FULL or EMPTY position.
Te r m i n a l s
No. 1 — No. 2:
Is the resistance 1.0 to 3.0 Ω
(FULL) and 61 to 63 Ω
(EMPTY)?
Go to step 4.Replace the fuel
sub level sensor.
4CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN FUEL SUB-
LEVEL SENSOR AND BODY INTEGRATED
MODULE.
1) Disconnect the connector from body inte-
grated unit.
2) Measure the resistance between fuel sub
level sensor harness connector terminal and
body integrated unit harness connector termi-
nal.
Connector & terminal
(R59) No. 1 — (B281) No. 19:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Go to step 5.Repair the wiring
harness.
5CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN FUEL LEVEL
SENSOR AND FUEL SUB LEVEL SENSOR.
Measure the resistance between fuel level sen-
sor harness connector terminal and fuel sub
level sensor harness connector terminal.
Connector & terminal
(R58) No. 1 — (R59) No. 2:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Go to step 6.Repair the wiring
harness.
6CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR GROUND
CIRCUIT.
Measure the resistance between fuel level sen-
sor harness connector terminal and chassis
ground.
Connector & terminal
(R58) No. 4 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Replace the meter
case assembly.
Repair the wiring
harness.