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The Steering Lock Is Not Released

CAUTION: When the steering lock CM is replaced, registration of the immobilizer is required. For the relevant procedures, refer to the "REGISTRATION MANUAL FOR IMMOBILIZER".
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1 CHECK OPERATION. 
  1. Depress the brake pedal.
  2. While turning the steering wheel lightly to the left and right, press the push button ignition switch.
  3. Confirm that the steering lock is released and the engine start.
 Does the engine fail to start with the steering lock released? Perform the diagnosis for engine system. < Refer to DIAGNOSTICS FOR ENGINE STARTING FAILURE . > Go to step 2  .
2 CHECK DTC. 
Read keyless access CM DTCs using the Subaru Select Monitor.		 Is a DTC displayed? Perform the diagnosis according to the corresponding procedures of DTC. Go to step 3  .
3 CHECK CURRENT DATA. 
  1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, display the current data of the keyless access CM «Steering lock unlock request reception status» and «Steering lock lock/unlock command reception history».
  2. Read the data when the push button ignition switch is pressed while in possession of the access key. (Maintain for 10 seconds after switch operation)
 Does the data change from «Not yet received» to «Reception», and from «OFF» to «ON»? Go to step 4  . Go to step 7  .
4 CHECK STEERING LOCK CM. 
  1. Disconnect the steering lock CM connector.
  2. Using a tester, measure the voltage between the steering lock CM connector and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B424) No. 7 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

 Is the voltage 10 V or more? Go to step 5  . Repair or replace the open circuit of harness.
5 CHECK STEERING LOCK CM. 
Using a tester, check continuity between the steering lock CM connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal 
(B424) No. 1 - Chassis ground: 		 Is there continuity? Go to step 6  . Repair or replace the open circuit of harness.
6 CHECK STEERING LOCK CM. 
  1. Connect the disconnected connectors.
  2. Using a tester, measure the voltage between steering lock CM terminals right after the ignition switch is turned to ON.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B424) No. 3 (+) - (B424) No. 1 (-): 

 Is the voltage 1 V or less right after the ignition ON? Replace the steering lock CM. < Refer to REMOVAL , Steering Lock CM. > Repair or replace the open circuit of harness.
7 CHECK STEERING LOCK CM. 
  1. Replace with a properly functioning or new steering lock CM. < Refer to REMOVAL , Steering Lock CM. >
  2. After registering, the steering lock operates when the ignition is turned to OFF and the driver's door is opened and closed.
  3. Turn the ignition to ON.
  4. Operate the steering and check for whether the steering lock is released.
 Is the steering lock released, and does the engine start? Replace the steering lock CM. < Refer to REMOVAL , Steering Lock CM. > Replace the keyless access CM. < Refer to REMOVAL , Keyless Access CM. >
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