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Diagnostic Procedure For Subaru Select Monitor Communication: Inspection

When communication with DCM is impossible

Detecting condition: 

Trouble symptom: 

Communication is impossible between DCM and Subaru Select Monitor.

Wiring diagram: 

Telematics Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>TELEMATICS SYSTEM>WIRING DIAGRAM .

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CAUTION: After the DCM is replaced, registrations of Comm Check and immobilizer system are required. Ref. to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>TELEMATICS SYSTEM>OPERATION>REGISTRATION (COMM CHECK) .
  1. CHECK FUSE  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Check the fuse of the DCM.

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes  : Go to  2 .

    No  : Replace the fuse. If the replaced fuse blows out easily, repair the ground short circuit in harness between the fuse - DCM connector.

  2. CHECK FOR OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT  .
    1. Disconnect the DCM connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Using a tester, measure the voltage between DCM connector (harness side) and the chassis ground.

      Connector and terminal 

      (i105) No. 8 (+) Chassis ground (-):

      (i105) No. 10 (+) Chassis ground (-):

    Is the voltage 10 V or more?

    Yes  : Go to  3 .

    No  : Repair the open circuit in the wiring harness between fuse and DCM connector.

  3. CHECK FOR OPEN CIRCUIT IN HARNESS BETWEEN DCM CONNECTOR AND CHASSIS GROUND  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Using a tester, measure the resistance between DCM connector (harness side) and the chassis ground.

      Connector and terminal 

      (i105) No. 14 - Chassis ground:

    Is the resistance 1 Ω or less?

    Yes  : Go to  4 .

    No  : Repair the open circuit in harness between DCM connector and chassis ground.

  4. CHECK LAN SYSTEM  .

    Inspect LAN system. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes  : Go to  5 .

    No  : Perform the inspection according to the diagnosis for LAN system.

  5. CHECK TELEMATICS  .

    Communicate with [Telematics] using the Subaru Select Monitor.

    Is communication possible?

    Yes  : Even if DTC is displayed, the circuit has returned to a normal condition at this time. Reproduce the failure, and then perform the diagnosis again.

    NOTE: In this case, temporary poor contact of connector, temporary open or short circuit of harness may be the cause.

    No  : Replace the DCM. Ref. to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE .