NHTSA ID Number: 10235878
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSMSFJ
TSB/Document Date: 2023-05-08
Summary
Remote Engine Start Systems troubleshooting guide
Remote Engine Start Systems
Troubleshooting Guide
Applicable to 2012MY Impreza & 2013MY
Impreza / Crosstrek 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 SFJ
01/03/13
REV. A
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
Complete RES Kit-----------------------------
Impreza
Impreza&
Crosstrek
2012MY
2013MY
H001SFJ000
H001SFJ300
Service Part Number
H001SFJ010
RES ECU Replacement Kit 2012MY
X
H001SSG010
RES ECU Replacement Kit 2013MY
X
H001SAG030
RES Bi-Directional Transmitter (qty 1)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
H001SSG020
Ignition Harness Replacement Kit
H001SSG030
Pre-Arranged Jumper Harness Kit
H001SFJ340
Antenna Replacement Kit
H001SFJ350
Hood Switch / Bracket Replacement Kit
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
H001SFJ010
RES ECU Replacement Kit
2012MY
H001SSG010
RES ECU Replacement Kit
2013MY
H001SSG020
Ignition Harness Replacement Kit
H001SSG030
Pre-Arranged Jumper Harness Kit
H001SFJ350
Hood Switch / Bracket
Replacement Kit
4
H001SAJ030
RES Bi-Directional Transmitter
H001SFJ340
Antenna Replacement Kit
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 brake fluid
reservoir. 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: 2012MY Impreza &
2013MY Impreza/Crosstrek 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
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: 2012MY Impreza &
2013MY Impreza/Crosstrek 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
Starter 1
Accessory
Ignition 1
Function
8-Pin Female Connector
Mates to Vehicle's
Ignition Switch
NOTE: Connector Layout Applies
to all: 2012MY Impreza &
2013MY Impreza/Crosstrek Vehicles
"Detail B" 8-pin RES Ignition Switch Connectors
Wire Harness Connector Layouts
7
8
Wire Color
Black
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