2009 SUBARU TRIBECA eco mode

AC-36
Evaporator
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
17.Evaporator
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT
1) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Remove the blower motor unit assembly. to AC-26, REMOVAL, Blower Motor Unit Assem-
bly.>
4) Disconnect the connector, remove the screw
and then remove the air-mix door actuator and
mode door actuator.
5) Remove the bolts holding the expansion valve,
and remove the expansion valve.
6) Remove the screws and pull out the evaporator.
7) Remove the pipe cover from the evaporator.
8) Remove the bolt which holds the pipe to evapo-
rator, and remove the evaporator.
CAUTION:
If the evaporator is replaced, add an appropri-
ate amount of compressor oil to the evaporator.
Oil.>
2. REAR
1) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge the refrigerant. DURE, Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Remove the rear cooler unit. REMOVAL, Heater and Cooling Unit.>
4) Remove the pipe bracket bolts and remove the
bracket.
AC-01296
AC-01298
AC-01300
AC-01317
AC-01299
AC-01343

AC(diag)-11
Diagnostic Chart for Self-diagnosis
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
1. A/C CONTROL PANEL SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Step Check Yes No
1SET SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE BY OPERAT-
ING A/C CONTROL PANEL.
1) Turn the ignition switch from OFF to ACC,
and wait for 2 seconds.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON with the
AUTO switch and MODE switch pressed.
3) The status of communication with the A/C
ECM is displayed in the left TEMP display field.
Does the self-diagnosis func-
tion operate?
Go to step 2. 15, A/C OR SELF-
DIAGNOSIS SYS-
TEMS DOES NOT
OPERATE, Diag-
nostics for A/C
System Malfunc-
tion.>
2CHECK DISPLAY AND INDICATOR.
Check if all the screen display and indicators
come on and then go off.
NOTE:“11” — “14” is displayed on the screen when
malfunction occurs.
Do all the screen display and
indicators come on then go
off?
Go to step 3.Replace the A/C
control panel.
3CHECK SWITCH AND TEMPERATURE CON-
TROL DIAL INPUT.
According to the switch check table, press
each switch or turn the temperature control
dial, and check the relative screen display and
indicators illuminate. SWITCH CHECK TABLE, OPERATION, Diag-
nostic Chart for Self-diagnosis.>
Does the screen display
related to each switch and dial
input illuminate?
Go to step 4.Replace the A/C
control panel.
4CHECK A/C CONTROL PANEL COMMUNI-
CATION.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the auto A/C control module
harness connector.
3) Using a suitable lead wire, short the termi-
nal No. 18 and No. 19 of auto A/C control mod-
ule harness connector (B283).
4) Turn the ignition switch from OFF to ACC,
and wait for 2 seconds.
5) Turn the ignition switch to ON while press-
ing the AUTO switch and A/C switch.
6) When no malfunction occurs in the control
panel communication, “CL” (no open line) is
displayed in the left side TEMP display field on
the screen; and when a malfunction occurs,
“OP” (open line exists) is displayed.
Is “CL” displayed on the
screen?
A/C control panel
is normal. Turn the
ignition switch to
OFF, and connect
the auto A/C con-
trol module har-
ness connector.
Replace the A/C
control panel.

AC(diag)-13
Diagnostic Chart for Self-diagnosis
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
3. A/C CONTROL SYSTEM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Step Check Yes No
1SET SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE BY OPERAT-
ING A/C CONTROL PANEL.
1) Turn the ignition switch from OFF to ACC,
and wait for 2 seconds.
2) Start the engine with the auto switch and
FRESH/RECIRC switch pressed.
NOTE:
Self-diagnosis can also be performed with igni-
tion switch ON, but start the engine because
observing the magnet clutch operation is diffi-
cult.
3) All the indicators blink four times.
Does the self-diagnosis func-
tion operate?
Go to step 2. 15, A/C OR SELF-
DIAGNOSIS SYS-
TEMS DOES NOT
OPERATE, Diag-
nostics for A/C
System Malfunc-
tion.>
2CHECK EACH SENSOR AND POTENTIOME-
TER
1) After the indicators stop blinking, automati-
cally change to the inspection mode of sensor
and potentiometer.
NOTE:
Display items can be changed each time the A/
C switch is pressed. (Step Operation)
2) When malfunction occurs in each sensor
and potentiometer, codes are displayed on the
screen. When no malfunction occurs in each
sensor and potentiometer, code “20” is dis-
played on the screen.
3) Identify the defective sensor according to
the sensor check table. SENSOR CHECK TABLE, OPERATION, Diag-
nostic Chart for Self-diagnosis.>
Are other codes except “20”
displayed?
Repair the defec-
tive sensor. to AC(diag)-31,
Diagnostic Proce-
dure for Sensors.>
Go to step 3.
3CHECK EACH ACTUATOR, BLOWER FAN
AND MAGNET CLUTCH.
1) After completing each sensor and potenti-
ometer inspection, change to the inspection
mode of actuator, blower fan and magnet
clutch by pressing the defroster switch.
2) Each mode will change and operate auto-
matically every four seconds.
NOTE:
Operation mode items can be changed each
time the A/C switch is pressed. (Step Opera-
tion)
3) Check the operation of actuator, blower fan
and magnet clutch in each mode according to
the operating mode table. 14, OPERATING MODE TABLE, OPERATION,
Diagnostic Chart for Self-diagnosis.>
Do the actuator, blower fan and
magnet clutch operate as
described in the operating
mode table?
A/C control system
is normal. Press
the OFF switch
and complete the
self-diagnosis
function.
Repair the defec-
tive par t in accor-
dance with each
diagnostic chart.
15, Diagnostics for
A/C System Mal-
function.> or to AC(diag)-24,
Diagnostic Proce-
dure for Actua-
tors.>

IM (diag)-2
Basic Diagnostic Procedure
IMMOBILIZER (DIAGNOSTICS)
1. Basic Diagnostic Procedure
A: PROCEDURE
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to “OFF” or “ACC”.
2) Wait for 60 seconds or more.
Does the security indicator
light blink?
Go to step 2.Check the secu-
rity indicator light
circuit. (diag)-10, CHECK
SECURITY INDI-
CATOR LIGHT
CIRCUIT,
INSPECTION,
Diagnostics Chart
for Secur ity Indica-
tor Light.>
2CHECK KEY SWITCH.
Remove the key from ignition switch.
Does the security indicator
light blink within 1 second after
removing the key?
Go to step 3.Check the key
switch circuit.
12, CHECK KEY
SWITCH CIR-
CUIT, INSPEC-
TION, Diagnostics
Chart for Security
Indicator Light.>
3CHECK SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT.
Tu r n t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h t o O N .
Does the security indicator
light go off?
Go to step 5.Go to step 4.
4CHECK ENGINE START.
Tu r n t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h t o S TA R T.
Does the starter operate? Check the LAN
communication cir-
cuit. LAN(diag)-2, Basic
Diagnostic Proce-
dure.>
Check the DTC
display (body inte-
grated unit). Go to
step 7.
5CHECK ENGINE START.
Tu r n t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h t o S TA R T.
Does the starter operate? Go to step 6.Check the LAN
communication cir-
cuit. LAN(diag)-2, Basic
Diagnostic Proce-
dure.>
6CHECK ENGINE START.
Tu r n t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h t o S TA R T.
Does the engine start? Immobilizer sys-
tem is OK.
Check the DTC
display (ECM). Go
to step 7.
7CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector. Select Monitor.>
3) Turn the ignition switch and Subaru Select
Monitor switch to ON.
4) Read DTC on display.
Is the DTC displayed on
screen?
Go to step 8.Repair the related
parts.
8PERFORM THE DIAGNOSIS.
1) Inspect using the “Diagnostic Procedure
with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).” IM (diag)-16, Diagnostic Procedure with Diag-
nostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
2) Repair the trouble cause.
3) Perform the clear memory mode.
4) Read DTC again.
Is the DTC displayed on
screen?
Inspect using the
“Diagnostic Proce-
dure with Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code
(DTC).” (diag)-16, Diag-
nostic Procedure
with Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e
(DTC).>
Finish the diagno-
sis.

IM (diag)-7
Subaru Select Monitor
IMMOBILIZER (DIAGNOSTICS)
5. Subaru Select Monitor
A: OPERATION
1. HOW TO USE SUBARU SELECT MONI-
TOR
1) Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit.
2) Connect the diagnosis cable to Subaru Select
Monitor.
3) Insert the cartridge to Subaru Select Monitor.
4) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link
connector.
(1) Data link connector is located in the lower
portion of the instrument panel (on the driver’s
side).
(2) Connect the diagnosis cable to data link
connector.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the scan tools except for Suba-
ru Select Monitor.
5) Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF), and
the Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
6) Using the Subaru Select Monitor, call up DTC
and various data, then record them.
2. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
(DTC) FOR ENGINE AND BODY INTEGRAT-
ED UNIT
Refer to “Read Diagnostic Trouble Code” for infor-
mation about how to indicate DTC. ag)-8, Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
3. COMMUNICATION LINE CHECK
NOTE:
The communication line between ECM and body
integrated unit can be checked in “System Opera-
tion Check Mode”. This is referred to as “Commu-
nication line check”.
1) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor.
2) On the «Main Menu» display screen, select the
{Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
3) On the «System Selection Menu» display screen,
select the {Engine} and press the [YES] key.
4) Press the [YES] key after the information of en-
gine type is displayed.
5) On the «Engine Diagnosis» display screen, se-
lect the {System Operation Check Mode} and press
the [YES] key.
6) On the «System operation check mode» display,
select the {security system}.
7) Start the communication line check.
8) Is «OK» displayed on screen?
If displayed, go to step 9).
If «NO», go to step 10).
9) After diagnostic results, it is determined that the
circuit is not shorted. Finish the communication line
check.
10) If a problem is detected, repair the trouble
cause. CUIT FAILURE (EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT),
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC).>
CC-00028
CC-00029
LAN00189
(1) Power switch
LAN00017
(A)

IM (diag)-9
Clear Memory Mode
IMMOBILIZER (DIAGNOSTICS)
7. Clear Memory Mode
A: OPERATION
1. ECM
1) On the «Main Menu» display screen, select the
{Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
2) On the «System Selection Menu» display
screen, select the {Engine} and press the [YES]
key.
3) Press the [YES] key after the information of en-
gine type is displayed.
4) On the «Engine Diagnosis» display screen, se-
lect the {Memory Clear} and press the [YES] key.
5) When the ‘Done’ are shown on the display
screen, turn the Subaru Select Monitor and ignition
switch to OFF.
NOTE:
•After the memory has been cleared, the idle air
control solenoid valve must be initialized. To exe-
cute this procedure, turn the ignition switch to ON.
Wait for 3 seconds before starting the engine.
•For detailed operation procedure, refer to the
“SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION
MANUAL”.
2. BODY INTEGRATED UNIT
1) On the «Main Menu» display screen, select the
{Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
2) On the «System Selection Menu» display
screen, select the {Integ. unit mode} and press the
[YES] key.
3) Press the [YES] key after the {Integ. unit mode}
is displayed.
4) On the «Integ. unit mode failure diag» display
screen, select the {Clear Memory} and press the
[YES] key.
5) When the ‘Done’ are shown on the display
screen, turn the Subaru Select Monitor and ignition
switch to OFF.
NOTE:
For detailed operation procedure, refer to the
“SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION
MANUAL”.

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