2009 SUBARU TRIBECA check engine light

VDC(diag)-26
Warning Light Illumination Pattern
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
4) When the VDC indicator light, VDC warning light and TCS OFF indicator light do not go off, check the com-
bination meter circuit or CAN communication circuit. NOT GO OFF, Warning Light Illumination Pattern.>
NOTE:
•Even though the ABS warning light does not go off after 1.5 seconds from ABS warning light illumination,
the ABS system operates normally when the warning light goes off while driving at approximately 12 km/h (7
MPH). However, the ABS system does not work while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
•It may take several minutes before VDC warning light and TCS OFF indicator light goes off if the vehicle
is parked under low temperature for a specified time. This is not defective because it is resulted from low en-
gine coolant temperature.
•With the vehicle jack-up/lift-up or set on free rollers, when the wheels lock or spin after starting the engine,
ABS warning light, VDC warning light and TCS OFF indicator light may illuminate because VDCCM&H/U de-
tects the abnormal conditions from ABS wheel speed sensors. In this case, this is not a malfunction. Perform
the clear memory mode.
B: VDC WARNING LIGHT, TCS OFF INDICATOR LIGHT AND VDC INDICATOR
LIGHT DO NOT COME ON
DETECTING CONDITION:
•Defective combination meter
•Defective CAN communication
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine OFF), VDC indicator light, VDC warning light and TCS OFF
indicator light do not come on.
NOTE:
When pressing the TCS OFF switch for more than 10 seconds, the TCS OFF indicator light goes off and can-
not operate any more. When turning the ignition switch from OFF to ON, the OFF operation enabled status
is restored.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK OTHER 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 other indicator light illu-
minate soon after “ON”.
Go to step 2.Perform the self-
diagnosis of com-
bination meter.
2CHECK VDCCM.
When the engine does not start, display the
current data of VDCCM using Subaru Select
Monitor.
Is “VDC warning light” output
set to “ON”?
Go to step 3.Replace the
VDCCM&H/U.
3CHECK LAN SYSTEM.
Perfor m the diagnosis for LAN system. LAN(diag)-25, OPERATION, Read Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e ( D T C ) . >
Is there any fault in LAN sys-
tem?
Pe r for m t h e d ia g -
nosis according to
DTC for LAN sys-
tem.
Go to step 4.
4CHECK COMBINATION METER.
Check the combination meter.
Is combination meter OK? Replace the
VDCCM&H/U.
Repair the combi-
nation meter
assembly.

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Warning Light Illumination Pattern
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
E: VDC INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF
DETECTING CONDITION:
•Defective combination meter
•Defective CAN communication
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
When starting the engine, VDC indicator light is kept ON.
Step Check Yes No
1READ DTC.
Read the DTC. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
Is DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK WIRING HARNESS.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connector (B310) from the
VDCCM&H/U.
3) Disconnect the connector (i11) from combi-
nation meter.
4) Measure the resistance between
VDCCM&H/U connector and combination
meter connector.
Connector & terminal
(B310) No. 16 — (i11) No. B6:
Is the resistance less than 0.5
Ω?
Go to step 3.Repair the har-
ness connector
between
VDCCM&H/U and
combination
meter.
3CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNECTOR.
Check poor contact in all connectors.
Is there poor contact? Repair the con-
nector.
Go to step 4.
4CHECK VDCCM.
1) Connect the connector (B310) to
VDCCM&H/U.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3) Measure the resistance between combina-
tion meter connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i11) No. B6 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance less than 0.5
Ω?
Check the combi-
nation meter.
Replace the
VDCCM&H/U.
Step Check Yes No
1READ DTC.
Read the DTC. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
Is DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK LAN SYSTEM.
Perfor m the diagnosis for LAN system. LAN(diag)-25, OPERATION, Read Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e ( D T C ) . >
Is there any fault in LAN sys-
tem?
Pe r for m t h e d ia g -
nosis according to
DTC for LAN sys-
tem.
Go to step 3.
3CHECK COMBINATION METER.
Check the combination meter.
Is combination meter OK? Replace the
VDCCM&H/U.
Repair the combi-
nation meter.

VDC(diag)-31
Warning Light Illumination Pattern
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
F: VDC WARNING LIGHT AND TCS OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DO NOT GO OFF
DETECTING CONDITION:
•Defective combination meter
•Defective CAN communication
•Defective engine
•TCS OFF switch is shorted.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
When starting the engine, TCS OFF indicator light is kept ON.
NOTE:
When pressing the TCS OFF switch for more than 10 seconds, the TCS OFF indicator light goes off and can-
not operate any more. When turning the ignition switch from OFF to ON, the OFF operation enabled status
is restored.
Step Check Yes No
1READ DTC.
Read the DTC. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
Is DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK ENGINE.Does the malfunction indicator
light illuminate?
Repair the engine. Go to step 3.
3CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA-
TURE.
War m up the engine and check if VDC war ning
light and TCS OFF indicator light illumination
condition changes.
When the engine coolant tem-
perature is too low, VDC warn-
ing light and TCS OFF
indicator light illuminate. Do
the lights go off when the
engine is warmed-up?
Normal Go to step 4.
4CHECK TCS OFF SWITCH.
Remove and check TCS OFF switch.
Is TCS OFF switch normal? Go to step 5.Replace the TCS
OFF switch.
5CHECK LAN SYSTEM.
Perfor m the diagnosis for LAN system. LAN(diag)-25, OPERATION, Read Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e ( D T C ) . >
Is there any fault in LAN sys-
tem?
Pe r for m t h e d ia g -
nosis according to
DTC for LAN sys-
tem.
Go to step 6.
6CHECK COMBINATION METER.
Check the combination meter.
Is combination meter OK? Replace the
VDCCM&H/U.
Repair the combi-
nation meter.

VDC(diag)-51
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK GENERATOR.
1) Start the engine.
2) Run the engine at idle after warming up.
3) Measure the voltage between generator
terminal B and chassis ground.
Te r m i n a l s
Generator B terminal (+) — Chassis
ground (–):
Is the voltage 10 — 15 V? Go to step 2.Repair the genera-
tor. SC(H6DO)-19,
Generator.>
2CHECK BATTERY TERMINAL.
Tu r n t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h t o O F F.
Are the positive and negative
battery terminals clamped
tightly?
Go to step 3.Tighten the termi-
nal.
3CHECK THE VDCCM&H/U INPUT VOLTAGE.
1) Disconnect the connector from the
VDCCM&H/U.
2) Run the engine at idle.
3) Operate the devices such as headlights, air
conditioner, defogger, etc. which produce
much electrical loading.
4) Measure the voltage between VDCCM&H/
U connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B310) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 10 — 15 V? Go to step 4.Repair the power
supply circuit.
4CHECK THE VDCCM&H/U GROUND CIR-
CUIT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Measure the resistance between
VDCCM&H/U connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B310) No. 43 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance less than 0.5
Ω?
Go to step 5.Repair the
VDCCM&H/U
ground harness.
5CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNEC-
TORS.
Is there poor contact in con-
nector between generator, bat-
tery and VDCCM&H/U?
Repair the con-
nector.
Go to step 6.
6CHECK THE VDCCM&H/U.
1) Connect all the connectors.
2) Erase the memory.
3) Perform the inspection mode.
4) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the
VDCCM&H/U.
VDC Control Mod-
ule & Hydraulic
Control Unit
(VDCCM&H/U).>
Go to step 7.
7CHECK OTHER DTC DETECTION.Is any other DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC. VDC(diag)-34, List
of Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Te m p o r a r y p o o r
contact occurs.

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Basic Diagnostic Procedure
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
1. Basic Diagnostic Procedure
A: PROCEDURE
1. ENGINE
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ENGINE START FAILURE.
1) Ask the customer when and how the trou-
ble occurred using the interview check list.
List for Interview.>
2) Start the engine.
Does the engine start? Go to step 2.Inspection using
“Diagnostics for
Engine Start Fail-
ure”. EN(H6DO)(diag)-
57, Diagnostics for
Engine Starting
Fai lu r e.>
2CHECK ILLUMINATION OF MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LIGHT.
Does the malfunction indicator
light illuminate?
Go to step 3.Inspection using
“General Diagnos-
tic Table” EN(H6DO)(diag)-
392, INSPEC-
TION, General
Diagnostic Table.>
3CHECK INDICATION OF DTC ON DISPLAY.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor or gen-
eral scan tool to data link connector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and the Sub-
aru Select Monitor power switch to ON.
4) Read DTC on Subaru Select Monitor or
general scan tool.
Is DTC displayed on the Sub-
aru Select Monitor or general
scan tool?
Record the DTC.
Repair the trouble
cause. EN(H6DO)(diag)-
69, List of Diag-
nostic Trouble
Code (DTC).> Go
to step 4.
Repair the related
parts.
NOTE:
If DTC is not
shown on display
although the mal-
function indicator
light illuminates,
perform the diag-
nosis of malfunc-
tion indicator light
circuit or combina-
tion meter. EN(H6DO)(diag)-
48, Malfunction In-
dicator Light.>
4PERFORM DIAGNOSIS
1) Perform the clear memory mode. EN(H6DO)(diag)-45, Clear Memory Mode.>
2) Perform the inspection mode. EN(H6DO)(diag)-35, Inspection Mode.>
Is DTC displayed on the Sub-
aru Select Monitor or general
scan tool?
Inspect using
“Diagnostic Proce-
dure with Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code
(DTC)”.
EN(H6DO)(diag)-
77, Diagnostic
Procedure with
Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Finish the diagno-
sis.

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Check List for Interview
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. Check List for Interview
A: CHECK
1. CHECK LIST No. 1
Check the following item when problem has occurred.
NOTE:
Use copies of this page for interviewing customers.
Customer’s name Engine No.
Date of sale Fuel brand
Date of repair Odometer readingkm
V. I . N . miles
Weather Fine
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Various/Others:
Ambient air temperature °C (°F)
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Place Highway
Suburbs
Inner city
Uphill
Downhill
Rough road
Others:
Engine temperature Cold
Warming-up
After warming-up
Any temperature
Others:
Engine speed rpm
Ve h i c l e s p e e d k m / h ( M P H )
Driving conditions Not affected
At starting
While idling
At racing
While accelerating
While cruising
While decelerating
While turning (RH/LH)
Headlight ON/ OFFRear defogger ON/ OFF
Blower ON/ OFFAudio ON/ OFF
A/C compressor ON/ OFFCar phone ON/ OFF
Radiator fan ON/ OFF
Fr o nt wi pe r ON/ OFF
Rear wiper ON/ OFF

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Check List for Interview
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. CHECK LIST No. 2
Check the following item about the vehicle's state when malfunction indicator light turns on.
NOTE:
Use copies of this page for interviewing customers.
a) Other warning lights or indicators turn on. Yes/ No
Low fuel warning light
Charge indicator light
AT diagnostic indicator light
ABS warning light
Oil pressure indicator light
b) Fuel level
•Lack of gasoline: Yes/ No
•Indicator position of fuel gauge:
•Experienced running out of fuel: Yes/ No
c) Intentional connecting or disconnecting of harness connectors or spark plug cords: Yes/ No
•What:
d) Intentional connecting or disconnecting of hoses: Yes/ No
•What:
e) Installing of parts other than genuine parts: Yes/ No
•What:
•Where:
f) Occurrence of noise: Yes/ No
•From where:
•What kind:
g) Occurrence of smell: Yes/ No
•From where:
•What kind:
h) Intrusion of water into engine compartment or passenger compartment: Yes/ No
i) Troubles occurred
Engine does not start.
Engine stalls during idling.
Engine stalls while driving.
Engine speed decreases.
Engine speed does not decrease.
Rough idling
Poor acceleration
Back fire
After fire
No shift
Excessive shift shock

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General Description
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
3. General Description
A: CAUTION
1) Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the
ECM, main relay and fuel pump relay.
CAUTION:
•All airbag system wiring harnesses and con-
nectors are colored yellow. Do not use electri-
cal test equipment on these circuits.
•Be careful not to damage the airbag system
wiring harness when servicing the ECM, TCM,
main relay and fuel pump relay.
2) Never connect the battery in reverse polarity.
•The ECM will be destroyed instantly.
•The fuel injector and other parts will be dam-
aged.
3) Do not disconnect the battery terminals while the
engine is running.
A large counter electromotive force will be generat-
ed in the generator, and this voltage may damage
electronic parts such as ECM etc.
4) Before disconnecting the connectors of each
sensor and ECM, be sure to turn the ignition switch
to OFF. Perform the clear memory mode after con-
necting the connectors.
5) Poor contact has been identified as a primary
cause of this problem. Measure the voltage or re-
sistance of individual sensor or all electrical control
modules using a tapered pin with a diameter of less
than 0.64 mm (0.025 in). Do not insert the pin more
than 5 mm (0.20 in) into the part.
6) Remove the ECM from the located position after
disconnecting two cables on battery.
Otherwise, the ECM may be damaged.
CAUTION:
When replacing the ECM, be careful not to use
the wrong spec. ECM to avoid any damage on
the fuel injection system.
7) Connectors of each sensor in the engine com-
partment and the harness connectors on the en-
gine side and body side are all designed to be
waterproof. Even if the connectors are waterproof,
take care not to allow water to get into them when
washing the vehicle, or when servicing the vehicle
in rainy weather.
8) Use ECM mounting stud bolts as the grounding
point to chassis when measuring voltage and resis-
tance in the passenger compartment.
9) Use the engine ground terminal or engine as-
sembly as the grounding point to chassis when
measuring the voltage and resistance in engine
compartment.
10) Every MFI-related part is a precision part. Do
not drop them.
11) Observe the following cautions when installing
a radio in MFI equipped models.
CAUTION:
•The antenna must be kept as far apart as pos-
sible from control unit. (The ECM is located un-
der the steering column, inside of the
instrument panel lower trim panel.)
•The antenna feeder must be placed as far apart
as possible from the ECM and MFI harness.
•Carefully adjust the antenna for correct
matching.
•When mounting a large power type radio, pay
special attention to the three items mentioned
above.
•Incorrect installation of the radio may affect
the operation of ECM.
12) Release the pressure in the fuel system before
disconnecting the fuel hose. If engine starts during
this operation, run it until it stops.
13) For the model with ABS, the ABS warning light
may illuminate when performing driving test with
jacked-up or lifted-up condition, but this is not a
system malfunction. The reason for this is the
speed difference between the front and rear
wheels. After diagnosis of engine control system,
perform the ABS memory clear procedure of self-
diagnosis function.
B: INSPECTION
Before performing diagnostics, check the following
item which might affect engine problems.
1. BATTERY
1) Measure the battery voltage and specific gravity
of electrolyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V
Specific gravity: Above 1.260
2) Check the condition of the main and other fuses,
and harnesses and connectors. Also check for
proper grounding.
2. ENGINE GROUND
Make sure the engine ground terminal is properly
connected to engine.
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