H001SSG000 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Remote Engine Start Systems

Troubleshooting Guide

Applicable to 2014MY Forester Vehicles

!IMPORTANT!

• Test and diagnose any vehicle diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) prior to proceeding

with any remote engine start (RES) part replacements.

• Make sure the vehicle has a fully-charged battery before proceeding, around 12.63

volts.

• Ensure that all harness connectors are securely seated per respective installation

instructions.

• Make sure the vehicle has a sufficient amount of fuel.

• This guide references back to the respective system’s installation instructions,

please have a copy of the installation instructions on hand during troubleshooting.

“This Troubleshooting Guide is intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. It is written to inform those

technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the

proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and

know-how to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described in this guide, DO NOT assume that your

vehicle will have that condition.”
TSM SSG

05/23/13

REV. B
Table of Contents
Service Part Matrix ............................................................................................................................................... 3

Service Part Graphic Detail .................................................................................................................................. 4

System Layout ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

Wire Harness Connector Layout .......................................................................................................................... 6

RES Control Module 8-pin Harness .......................................................................................................... 6

RES Harness 8-pin Ignition Switch Connectors ....................................................................................... 7

RES Control Module 12-pin Harness ........................................................................................................ 8

RES Harness 2-pin Mate to Vehicle Pre-arranged Connector .................................................................. 9

RES Harness 4-pin Mate to Vehicle Pre-arranged Connector .................................................................. 9

Remote Engine Start Control Module Registration Procedure ........................................................................... 10

Remote Engine Start Bi-directional transmitter programming procedure ............................................................ 11

Remote Engine Start Diagnostic Mode .............................................................................................................. 12

Advanced Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................. 13

“The RES system shuts down when any vehicle door (or rear gate on 5-door vehicles) is opened” ........... 13

“The vehicle starts by itself without pressing the transmitter button ............................................................. 13

“The SSMIII SDI screen displays “Registration Failure” when attempting to register the RES module to the ..

vehicle”.. ....................................................................................................................................................... 14

“CAN Dignostic Trouble Codes (“U codes”) are triggered in the vehicle” ..................................................... 15

“The vehicle’s ignition turns on when the remote engine start system is activated but does not crank the

starter” ........................................................................................................................................................ 16

“The remote engine start system does not power the vehicle’s ignition circuits after receiving the remote

start command” ............................................................................................................................................ 17

“The vehicle starts when the remote engine start system is activated, but the heater / air conditioning

does not turn on” .......................................................................................................................................... 18

“The RES system does not respond when the transmitter button is pressed 2-times” ............................... 19

“The RES system bi-directional feature does not function” .......................................................................... 20

“The Vehicle’s Ignition Powers and The Horn Honks Two (2) Times When Activating the Remote Engine Start

Function” ...................................................................................................................................................... 21

Post Installation Checklist .................................................................................................................................. 22
2
RES System Part Information
Remote Engine Start System Part Matrix

Forester

2014MY

Complete RES Kit-----------------------------
H001SSG000
Service Part Number

H001SSG010

RES ECU Replacement Kit
X
H001SSG060

RES Bi-Directional Fob (qty 1)
X
H001SSG020

Ignition Harness Replacement Kit
X
H001SSG030

Pre-Arranged Jumper Harness Kit
X
H001SSG040

Antenna Replacement Kit
X
H001SSG050

Hood Switch / Bracket Replacement Kit
X
Please Note: The service part numbers referenced above are current as of

the revision of this document. Please check with your parts department for

verification.
3
Service Part Detail

H001SSG010

RES ECU Replacement Kit
H001SSG040

Antenna Replacement Kit
4
H001SSG020

Ignition Harness Replacement Kit
H001SSG050

Hood Switch / Bracket

Replacement Kit
H001SSG030

Pre-Arranged Jumper Harness Kit
H001SSG060

RES Bi-Directional Transmitter
Windshield Mounted Antenna / Receiver
30 AMP Main

Power Fuse X2
8-pin RES Control

Module Connector

See Detail A
12-pin RES Control

Module Connector

See Detail C
RES Control Module
Hood safety switch and bracket mounts

to the fender wall near the air box.

2-pin pre-arranged connector plugs into

the RES hood safety switch.
Engine Compartment:
4-pin RES Harness

Connector Mates to 4-pin

Pre-arranged Connector

See Detail E
2-pin Power Window

Connector Mates to 2-pin

Pre-arranged Connector

See Detail D
8-pin Female Ignition

Connector Mates to

Vehicle's Ignition Switch

See Detail B
8-pin Male Ignition

Connector Mates to

Vehicle's Ignition Harness

See Detail B
System Layout
5
6
Wire Color
Blue
White/Red
Yellow
White/Black
Green
Open
Red/Black
White
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Battery 1
Starter 2
Open
Ignition 1
Starter 1
Accessory Output
Battery 2
Ignition 2
Function
Input
Output
I/O
Output
Output
Input
Output
In / Out
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Pol.
Battery (12 volt) input to RES Control Module
Starter crank 2 output
Ignition switch Ig 1 Input, RES ignition 1 output
Starter Crank Output
Output to power ignition switch accessory circuit during RES operation
Battery (12 volt) input to RES Control Module
Ignition switch Ig 2, RES ignition 2 output
Description
VIEW FROM WIRE END
NOTE: Connector Layout Applies

to all: 2014MY Forester Vehicles
"Detail A" 8-pin RES Control Module Connector
Wire Harness Connector Layouts
Wire Color
Green
Yellow
White/Black
White
White/Red
Blue
Red/Black
Open Cavity
Wire Color
Green
Yellow
White/Black
White
White/Red
Blue
Red/Black
Open Cavity
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
--
Open
Starter 2
Ignition 2
Battery 2
Battery
Starter 1
Accessory
Ignition 1
Function
In / Out
--
Output
Output
I/O
I/O
Output
Output
I/O
NA
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
NA
NA
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Pol.
NA
Starter 2 Output
Ignition switch Ig 2, RES ignition 2 output
Ignition switch battery + feed
Ignition switch battery + feed
Starter crank output
Ignition switch accessory, RES accessory output
Ignition switch Ig 1, RES ignition 1 output
Description
NOTE: Connector Layout Applies

to all: 2014MY Forester Vehicles
Starter 2 Output
Ignition switch Ig 2, RES ignition 2 output
Ignition switch battery + feed
Ignition switch battery + feed
Starter crank output
Ignition switch accessory, RES accessory output
Ignition switch Ig 1, RES ignition 1 output
Description
VIEW FROM WIRE END
Output
Output
I/O
I/O
Output
Output
I/O
Pol.
VIEW FROM WIRE END
In / Out
8-Pin Male Connector

Mates to Vehicle's

Ignition Switch Harness
Open
Starter 2
Ignition 2
Battery 2
Battery
Starter 1
Accessory
Ignition 1
Function
8-Pin Female Connector

Mates to Vehicle's

Ignition Switch
NOTE: Connector Layout Applies

to all: 2014MY Forester Vehicles
"Detail B" 8-pin RES Ignition Switch Connectors
Wire Harness Connector Layouts
7
8
Wire Color
Black
Open
Open
Blue
Open
Tan
Open
Open
Yellow/Black
Red

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