2009 SUBARU TRIBECA Harness

AB(diag)-70
Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
K: DTC 27 ODS COMMUNICATION ERROR
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Occupant detection control module communication is faulty.
•Airbag rear harness circuit is open, shorted, shorted to ground or shorted to power supply.
•Occupant detection harness (seat harness) is faulty.
•Occupant detection system is faulty.
•Airbag control module is faulty.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNEC-
TORS.
Check for poor contact of the connectors
between the airbag control module and the
occupant detection control module.
Is there poor contact? Reconnect the
connector. If
defective is not
improved, replace
the airbag rear
harness RH or the
occupant detection
harness (seat har-
ness).
Go to step 2.
2CHECK THE AIRBAG HARNESS.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Disconnect the connector (AB18) from air-
bag control module.
3) Disconnect the connectors (AB59) and
(AB61) under the passenger's seat.
4) Connect the connector (1U) in the test har-
ness U to connector (AB18).
5) Connect the connector (1AB) in the test
harness AB to the connector (AB61).
6) Measure the resistance between connector
(3U) in the test harness U and connector (2AB)
in the test harness AB.
Connector & terminal
(3U) No. 2 — (2AB) No. 1:
(3U) No. 4 — (2AB) No. 2:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Go to step 3.Replace the airbag
rear harness RH
with body harness.
3CHECK THE AIRBAG HARNESS.
Measure the resistance between connector
(3U) in the test harness U and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(3U) No. 2 — Chassis ground:
(3U) No. 2 — (3U) No.4:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Go to step 4.Replace the airbag
rear harness RH
with the body har-
ness.
4CHECK THE AIRBAG HARNESS.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Measure the voltage between connector
(2AB) in the test harness AB and chassis
ground.
Connector & terminal
(2AB) No. 3 — chassis ground:
Is the voltage more than 9 V? Go to step 5.Check the battery
voltage and fuse. If
there is no faulty,
replace the airbag
rear harness RH
with body harness.

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
L: DTC 29 ODS FAILURE
NOTE:
Refer to “Occupant Detection System” for details on DTC 29. Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
M: DTC 2A OCCUPANT DETECTION CALIBRATION FAILURE
NOTE:
Refer to “Occupant Detection System” for details on DTC 2A. DETECTION CALIBRATION FAILURE, Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
N: DTC 2B ODS ERRONEOUS PARTS
NOTE:
Refer to “Occupant Detection System” for details on DTC 2B. NEOUS PARTS, Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
O: DTC 2C BELT TENSION SENSOR FAILURE
NOTE:
Refer to “Occupant Detection System” for details on DTC 2C. SENSOR FAILURE, Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
5CHECK THE AIRBAG HARNESS.
Measure the voltage between connector (2AB)
in the test harness AB and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(2AB) No. 1 — chassis ground:
Is the voltage more than 9 V? Replace the airbag
rear harness RH
with body harness.
Replace the occu-
pant detection har-
ness (seat
harness). If defec-
tive is not
improved, replace
the occupant
detection system
(seat cushion &
frame assembly),
and then the air-
bag control mod-
ule in this order.
Step Check Yes No

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
P: DTC 31 FRONT SUB SENSOR RH FAILURE
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Front sub sensor harness (RH) circuit is shorted.
•Front sub sensor harness (RH) circuit is open.
•Front sub sensor (RH) is faulty.
•Airbag control module is faulty.
CAUTION:
•Before diagnosing the airbag system, be sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the
ground terminal from battery, and wait more than 20 seconds before starting to work.
•After replacing the airbag module, seat belt pretensioner, roll connector, control module and sen-
sor, reconnect each part and confirm that the warning light operates properly.
•When inspecting the airbag main harness, disconnect the airbag module connectors and seat belt
pretensioners of the driver’s and passenger’s seats for safety reasons.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
AB-00667
AB6
AB16
AB6
209
1 2
AB16
121234567891011121314151617
1819202122232425262728
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
FRONT SUB SENSOR RH

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNEC-
TORS.
Check for poor contact of the connectors
between the airbag control module and the
front sub sensor RH.
Is there poor contact? Repair the con-
nector.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS (FRONT
SUB SENSOR HARNESS RH).
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover
and disconnect the connectors (AB7) and
(AB2).
3) Remove the console side cover lower on
the passenger's side and disconnect the con-
nectors (AB10) and (AB9).
4) Disconnect the connector (AB6) from air-
bag control module.
5) Connect the connector (1U) in the test har-
ness U to connector (AB6).
6) Disconnect the front sub sensor (RH), and
then connect the connector (1H) in the test
harness H to connector (AB16).
7) Measure the resistance between connector
(3U) in the test harness U and connector (3H)
in the test harness H.
Connector & terminal
(3U) No. 7 — (3H) No. 5:
(3U) No. 9 — (3H) No. 6:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Go to step 3.Replace the airbag
main harness with
body harness.
3CHECK AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS (FRONT
SUB SENSOR HARNESS RH).
Measure the resistance between connector
(3U) in the test harness U and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(3U) No. 7 — Chassis ground:
(3U) No. 9 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Replace the front
sub sensor (RH).
Front Sub Sen-
sor.> Replace the
airbag control
module if not oper-
ating normally
even after replac-
ing the sensor.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 4.
4CHECK AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE.
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 airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 5.
5CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Check DTC using
“List of Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e
(DTC)”. AB(diag)-45, List
of Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Finish the diagno-
sis.

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
Q: DTC 32 FRONT SUB SENSOR LH FAILURE
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Front sub sensor harness (LH) circuit is shorted.
•Front sub sensor harness (LH) circuit is open.
•Front sub sensor (LH) is faulty.
•Airbag control module is faulty.
CAUTION:
•Before diagnosing the airbag system, be sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the
ground terminal from battery, and wait more than 20 seconds before starting to work.
•After replacing the airbag module, seat belt pretensioner, roll connector, control module and sen-
sor, reconnect each part and confirm that the warning light operates properly.
•When inspecting the airbag main harness, disconnect the airbag module connectors and seat belt
pretensioners of the driver’s and passenger’s seats for safety reasons.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
AB-00668
AB6
AB13
AB6
1526
2 1
AB13
121234567891011121314151617
1819202122232425262728
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
FRONT SUB SENSOR LH

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNEC-
TORS.
Check for poor contact of the connectors
between the airbag control module and the
front sub sensor LH.
Is there poor contact? Replace the airbag
main harness with
body harness.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS (FRONT
SUB SENSOR HARNESS LH).
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover
and disconnect the connectors (AB7) and
(AB2).
3) Remove the console side cover lower on
the passenger's side and disconnect the con-
nectors (AB10) and (AB9).
4) Disconnect the connector (AB6) from air-
bag control module.
5) Connect the connector (1U) in the test har-
ness U to connector (AB6).
6) Disconnect the front sub sensor (LH), and
then connect the connector (1H) in the test
harness H to connector (AB13).
7) Measure the resistance between connector
(3U) in the test harness U and connector (3H)
in the test harness H.
Connector & terminal
(3U) No. 6 — (3H) No. 5:
(3U) No. 8 — (3H) No. 6:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Go to step 3.Replace the airbag
main harness with
body harness.
3CHECK AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS (FRONT
SUB SENSOR HARNESS LH).
Measure the resistance between connector
(3U) in the test harness U and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(3U) No. 6 — Chassis ground:
(3U) No. 8 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Replace the front
sub sensor (LH).
Front Sub Sen-
sor.> Replace the
airbag control
module if not oper-
ating normally
even after replac-
ing the sensor.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 4.
4CHECK AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE.
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 airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Go to step 5.
5CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Check DTC using
“List of Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e
(DTC)”. AB(diag)-45, List
of Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Finish the diagno-
sis.

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
T: DTC 36 SEAT POSITION SENSOR LH FAILURE
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Driver's seat position sensor is faulty.
•Airbag control module is faulty.
•Airbag rear harness LH circuit is open, shorted or shorted to ground.
CAUTION:
•Before diagnosing the airbag system, be sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the
ground terminal from battery, and wait more than 20 seconds before starting to work.
•After replacing the airbag module, seat belt pretensioner, roll connector, control module and sen-
sor, reconnect each part and confirm that the warning light operates properly.
•When inspecting the airbag harness, disconnect the each airbag module connector, and seat belt
pretensioner for safety reasons.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
AB-00942
AB17
AB52
43
1 2
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
SEAT POSITION SENSOR LH
AB52
12
AB17
12 345678910 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
U: DTC 37 BUCKLE SWITCH RH FAILURE
NOTE:
Refer to “Occupant Detection System” for details on DTC 37. SWITCH RH FAILURE, Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK THE SEAT POSITION SENSOR (LH).
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Disconnect the connector (AB52) from the
seat position sensor (LH).
3) Connect the connector (2Y) in the test har-
ness Y to connector (AB52).
4) Connect the battery ground terminal and
turn the ignition switch to ON.
Does the airbag warning light
illuminate for 6 seconds and go
off?
Replace the seat
position sensor
(LH) with the
driver's seat slide
rail assembly.
Front Seat.>
Go to step 2.
2CHECK AIRBAG REAR HARNESS LH (SEAT
POSITION SENSOR HARNESS LH).
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Disconnect the connector (AB23) from side
airbag module (LH).
3) Disconnect the connector (AB31) from cur-
tain airbag module (LH).
4) Disconnect the connector (AB21) from seat
belt pretensioner (LH).
5) Disconnect the connector (AB17) from air-
bag control module.
6) Connect the connector (1U) in the test har-
ness U to connector (AB17).
7) Disconnect the seat position sensor (LH),
and then connect the connector (1H) in the test
harness H to connector (AB52).
8) Measure the resistance between connector
(3U) in the test harness U and connector (3H)
in the test harness H.
Connector & terminal
(3U) No. 1 — (3H) No. 6:
(3U) No. 3 — (3H) No. 5:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Go to step 3.Replace the airbag
rear harness LH
with the body har-
ness.
3CHECK AIRBAG REAR HARNESS LH.
Measure the resistance between connector
(3U) in the test harness U and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(3U) No. 1 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Replace the airbag
rear harness LH
with the body har-
ness.
Replace the airbag
control module.