Check Rear Gate Opener Button Circuit

CHECK CURRENT DATA .
Display the [R Gate Release SW input] data using Subaru Select Monitor.

NOTE: For detailed procedures, refer to "PC application help for Subaru Select Monitor".

Does the display change to OFF ←→ ON, when the rear gate opener button is operated?

Yes: Rear gate opener button is normal.

No: Go to 2.
CHECK HARNESS .
1. Disconnect the connectors of body integrated unit and rear gate opener button.
2. Check the harness between the body integrated unit and rear gate opener button.
  Connector & terminal
  
  Model with keyless access with push button start
  
  (i84) No. 10 - (D77) No. 5:
  
  Model without keyless access with push button start
  
  (i84) No. 10 - (D47) No. 1:
Is harness normal?

Yes: Go to 3.

No: Repair or replace the harness.
CHECK HARNESS .
Measure the resistance between the rear gate opener button connector and chassis ground.

Connector & terminal

Model with keyless access with push button start

(D77) No. 6 - Chassis ground:

Model without keyless access with push button start

(D47) No. 2 - Chassis ground:

Is the resistance less than 10 Ω?

Yes: Go to 4.

No: Repair or replace the harness.
CHECK REAR GATE OPENER BUTTON .
Measure the resistance between terminals both when the rear gate opener button is pressed and when not pressed.

Terminals

Model with keyless access with push button start

No. 5 - No. 6:

Model without keyless access with push button start

No. 1 - No. 2:

Is the resistance less than 10 Ω when the switch is pressed and 1 MΩ or more when not pressed?

Yes: Replace the body integrated unit. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS > Body Integrated Unit .

No: Replace the rear gate opener button.