2009 SUBARU TRIBECA seat memory

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Subaru Select Monitor
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. DISPLAY OF STATUS INFORMATION
Check the operating condition of each sensor in the event of malfunction in seat belt buckle switch and seat
position sensor, or when the seat belt buckle switch and seat position sensor has been replaced.
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 {Airbag System} and press the [YES] key.
3) On the «Airbag System» display screen, select the {Status Data} and press the [YES] key.
The following table is for support data.
*1: The seat position is forward.
*2: The seat position is rearward.
*3: Displayed when data other than before and behind the seat, such as the breakdown etc, is input.
*4: Displayed when it is initial.
*5: Seat position sensor not supported
*6. Seat belt fastened
*7. Seat belt not fastened
*8: Displayed when data other than belt fastened or not fastened, such as breakdowns is input.
*9: Seat belt buckle switch not supported
*10: Passenger’s seat air bag operating state
*11: Passenger’s seat air bag non-operating state
NOTE:
For details concerning operation procedure, refer to the “SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MAN-
UAL”.
3. CLEAR MEMORY MODE
Clear the DTC stored in the airbag control module after repairing airbag system. (After the breakdown is re-
covered, the breakdown code for completed recoveries are read out when the next breakdown occurs if the
memory clear work is not performed.)
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 {Airbag System} and press the [YES] key.
3) On the {Airbag System} menu screen, select the {Clear Memory} and press the [YES] key.
4) When the “Clear Memory?” is shown on the screen, press the [YES] key.
5) When “Done” is displayed, turn the Subaru Select Monitor to OFF.
NOTE:
For details concerning operation procedure, refer to the “SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MAN-
UAL”.
Item Display contents
Seat position sensor LHFr o nt p os it i on *1/Rear position *2 /Other *3/Initial Setting *3 /–– *5
Seat position sensor RH–– *5
Seat belt buckle switch LHBelted *6/Unbelted *7 /Other *8/Initial Setting *4 /–– *9
Seat belt buckle switch RHBelted *6/Unbelted *7 /Other *8/Initial Setting *4 /–– *9
Passenger’s airbag control statusON *10/OFF *11 /Initial Setting *4

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
E: DTC 21 AIRBAG ECU FAILURE
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
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.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK IF DTC 21 IS INDICATED.
Read the DTC. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC),
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Is DTC 21 indicated for airbag
warning light?
Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
Per fo r m th e cl ea r
memory mode.
32, CLEAR MEM-
ORY MODE,
OPERATION,
Subaru Select
Monitor.>

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Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
This DTC is indicated when the front airbag module and the pretensioner are deployed.
Once this DTC is displayed, the memory cannot be cleared. Therefore replace the following parts.
•Airbag control module
•Driver's airbag module
•Passenger's airbag module
•Front sub sensor of both sides
•Front seat belt outer with pretensioner of both sides.
•Steering roll connector
•Occupant detection system (passenger’s seat cushion & frame assembly)
G: DTC 23 CONNECTOR TO AIRBAG ECU FAILURE
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Connection of (AB6), (AB17) and (AB18) to airbag control module is improper.
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.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POOR CONTACTS OF CONNEC-
TORS (AB6), (AB17) AND (AB18).
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Disconnect the connectors (AB6), (AB17)
and (AB18) from airbag control module.
Is there rust or damage on the
harness connector and the
control module connector?
Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.> Replace
the body harness
with the airbag
main harness or
replace the body
harness with the
side airbag har-
ness.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK POOR CONTACTS OF CONNEC-
TORS (AB6), (AB17) AND (AB18).
1) Reconnect the connector securely.
2) Connect the battery ground terminal and
turn the ignition switch to ON.
Does the airbag warning light
illuminate for 6 seconds and go
off?
Go to step 3.Replace the airbag
control module.
Airbag Control
Module.>
3CHECK 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 4.
4CHECK 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)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNEC-
TORS.
Check for poor contact of the connectors
between the airbag control module, side airbag
module RH and the side airbag sensor RH.
Is there poor contact? Replace the airbag
rear harness RH
with body harness.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK SIDE AIRBAG MODULE.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Disconnect the connector (AB25) from
(AB24), and connect the connector (1F) in test
harness F to connector (AB24).
3) Connect the airbag resistor to the connec-
tor (3F) of test harness F.
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 side
airbag module
(RH). 7, Front Seat.>
Go to step 3.
3CHECK AIRBAG REAR HARNESS RH (SIDE
AIRBAG MODULE HARNESS RH).
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Disconnect the connector (AB26) from seat
belt pretensioner (RH).
3) Disconnect the connector (AB33) from cur-
tain airbag module (RH).
4) Disconnect the airbag resistor from test
harness.
5) Disconnect the connector (AB18) from air-
bag control module.
6) Connect the connector (1U) in the test har-
ness U to connector (AB18).
7) Connect the battery ground terminal and
turn the ignition switch to ON.
8) Measure the voltage between connector
(3U) in the test harness U and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(3U) No. 20 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(3U) No. 18 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage less than 1 V? Go to step 4.Replace the airbag
rear harness RH
with body harness.
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)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNEC-
TORS.
Check for poor contact of the connectors
between the airbag control module, side airbag
module LH and the side airbag sensor LH.
Is there poor contact? Replace the airbag
rear harness LH
with the body har-
ness.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK SIDE AIRBAG MODULE.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Disconnect the connector (AB20) from
(AB19), and connect the connector (1F) in test
harness F to connector (AB19).
3) Connect the airbag resistor to the connec-
tor (3F) of test harness F.
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 side
airbag module
(LH). 7, Front Seat.>
Go to step 3.
3CHECK AIRBAG REAR HARNESS LH (SIDE
AIRBAG MODULE HARNESS LH).
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Disconnect the connector (AB21) from seat
belt pretensioner (LH).
3) Disconnect the connector (AB31) from cur-
tain airbag module (LH).
4) Disconnect the airbag resistor from test
harness.
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) Connect the battery ground terminal and
turn the ignition switch to ON.
8) Measure the voltage between connector
(3U) in the test harness U and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(3U) No. 12 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(3U) No. 10 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage less than 1 V? Go to step 4.Replace the airbag
rear harness LH
with the body har-
ness.
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)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNEC-
TORS.
Check for poor contact of the connectors
between the airbag control module, side airbag
module RH and the side airbag sensor RH.
Is there poor contact? Replace the airbag
rear harness RH
with body harness.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK AIRBAG REAR HARNESS RH (SIDE
AIRBAG SENSOR HARNESS RH).
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect
the battery ground cable, and wait more than
20 seconds.
2) Disconnect the connector (AB26) from seat
belt pretensioner (RH).
3) Disconnect the connector (AB33) from cur-
tain airbag module (RH).
4) Disconnect the connector (AB25) from
(AB24).
5) Disconnect the connector (AB18) from air-
bag control module.
6) Connect the connector (1U) in the test har-
ness U to connector (AB18).
7) Disconnect the connector (AB28) from side
airbag sensor (RH), and connect the connector
(2V) in test harness V to connector (AB28).
8) Measure the resistance between connector
(4U) in the test harness U and connector (3V)
in the test harness V.
Connector & terminal
(4U) No. 5 — (3V) No. 2:
(4U) No. 7 — (3V) No. 1:
(4U) No. 8 — (3V) No. 5:
(4U) No. 6 — (3V) No. 4:
Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?
Go to step 3.Replace the airbag
rear harness RH
with body harness.
3CHECK AIRBAG REAR HARNESS RH (SIDE
AIRBAG SENSOR HARNESS RH).
Measure the resistance between connector
(4U) in the test harness U and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(4U) No. 5 — Chassis ground:
(4U) No. 7 — Chassis ground:
(4U) No. 8 — Chassis ground:
(4U) No. 6 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Go to step 4.Replace the airbag
rear harness RH
with body harness.
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 side
airbag sensor
(RH). 22, Side Airbag
Sensor.> Replace
the airbag control
module if not oper-
ating normally
even after replac-
ing the sensor.
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)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNEC-
TORS.
Check for poor contact of the connectors
between the airbag control module, side airbag
module LH and the side airbag sensor LH.
Is there poor contact? Replace the airbag
rear harness LH
with the body har-
ness.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK AIRBAG REAR HARNESS LH (SIDE
AIRBAG 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 (AB21) from seat
belt pretensioner (LH).
3) Disconnect the connector (AB31) from cur-
tain airbag module (LH).
4) Disconnect the connector (AB20) from
(AB19).
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 connector (AB23) from side
airbag sensor (LH), and connect the connector
(2V) in test harness V to connector (AB23).
8) Measure the resistance between connector
(4U) in the test harness U and connector (3V)
in the test harness V.
Connector & terminal
(4U) No. 3 — (3V) No. 4:
(4U) No. 1 — (3V) No. 5:
(4U) No. 2 — (3V) No. 1:
(4U) No. 4 — (3V) No. 2:
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 (SIDE
AIRBAG SENSOR HARNESS LH).
Measure the resistance between connector
(4U) in the test harness U and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(4U) No. 3 — Chassis ground:
(4U) No. 1 — Chassis ground:
(4U) No. 2 — Chassis ground:
(4U) No. 4 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Go to step 4.Replace the airbag
rear harness LH
with the body har-
ness.
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 side
airbag sensor
(LH). 22, Side Airbag
Sensor.> Replace
the airbag control
module if not oper-
ating normally
even after replac-
ing the sensor.
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)
AD:DTC 53 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR RH FAILURE
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Side airbag sensor (RH) is faulty.
When DTC 53 is displayed, the circuit within the side airbag sensor (RH) is faulty. Replace the side airbag
sensor (RH).
AE:DTC 54 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR LH FAILURE
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Side airbag sensor (LH) is faulty.
When DTC 54 is displayed, the circuit within the side airbag sensor (LH) is faulty. Replace the side airbag
sensor (LH).
AF:DTC 55 SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG FIRING OUTPUT
This DTC is displayed when the side airbag module and curtain airbag module are deployed.
Once this DTC is displayed, the memory cannot be cleared. Replace the following parts.
•Airbag control module
•Front seat with side airbag module (Operating side)
•Side airbag sensor (Operating side)
•Curtain airbag module (Operating side)
•Curtain airbag sensor (Operating side)
•Front outer seat belt with pretensioner (operating side)