The Steering Lock Is Not Released

1. Depress the brake pedal (except for MT model) or clutch pedal (MT model).
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?

• Yes  : Perform the diagnosis for engine system. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure . Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure .
• No  : Go to 2. 

Read the DTC of Keyless Access with Push Button Start using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .

Is DTC displayed?

• Yes  : Perform the diagnosis according to the procedures for the DTC.
• No  : Go to 3. 

1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, display the data monitor [Steering lock unlock request reception status] and [Steering lock lock/unlock command reception history] of [Keyless Access with Push Button Start]. Ref. to KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (DIAGNOSTICS)>Data Monitor .
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"?

• Yes  : Go to 4. 
• No  : Go to  7.

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?

• Yes  : Go to 5. 
• No  : Repair or replace the open circuit of harness.

Using a tester, check continuity between the steering lock CM connector and chassis ground.

Connector & terminal 

(B424) No. 1 - Chassis ground:

Is there continuity?

• Yes  : Go to 6. 
• No  : Repair or replace the open circuit of harness.

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 (-):

Does the voltage remain 1 V or less immediately after the ignition ON?

• Yes  : Replace the steering lock CM. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Steering Lock CM>REMOVAL .
• No  : Repair or replace the open circuit of harness.

1. Replace with a properly functioning or new steering lock CM. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Steering Lock CM>REMOVAL .
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?

• Yes  : Replace the steering lock CM. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Steering Lock CM>REMOVAL .
• No  : Replace the keyless access CM. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Keyless Access CM>REMOVAL .