Electrical - Error Code 'Er SP' Displayed in Odometer

NUMBER:
08-36-05

DATE:
10/05/05

APPLICABILITY:
2005~06MY Legacy and Outback excluding
3.0 H-6 equipped vehicles

SUBJECT:
Error code "Er SP" display in the odometer/trip meter

INTRODUCTION

2005~06MY Legacy and Outback models not equipped with TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) have the TPMS wiring harness and R211 connector, even though those vehicles are not equipped with TPMS. The wiring harness and connector is located on the driver's side, under the floor mat. If the connector comes in contact with moisture and corrosion forms, the BIU (Body Integrated Unit) may judge a speed pulse malfunction, in turn displaying error code "Er SP". To correct this condition refer to the repair procedure listed.

COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION

The R211 wiring harness and connector will be eliminated on 06MY Legacy and Outback vehicles, with the exception to 3.0 H-6 Models, starting in December 2005.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1) Record radio stations.

2) Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

3) Remove driver's side sill plate.

4) Remove floor mat.

5) Remove driver's side seat (refer to the applicable Subaru Service Manual).

6) Move carpet out of the way to gain access to the wiring harness and connector.





7) Locate TPMS wiring harness and R211 connector (white, 12 pin) (See Figure 1).





8) Turn the wiring harness insulation back by 2" (50 mm) at the R211 connector and cut it off (See Figure 2).








9) Cut the eight wires as closely as possible to the R211 connector (see figure 3 and 4).








10) Wrap each wire with electrical tape at least two times, insuring to protect each wire from shorting or grounding (See Figure 5 and 6).








11) Wrap all of the wires with electrical tape to the harness (See Figure 7 and 8).

12) Secure the TPMS wiring harness to the harness that runs vertically to the cross member (See Figure 9).

13) Reposition carpet.

14) Install driver's side sill plate.

15) Reinstall driver's side seat (refer to the applicable Subaru Service Manual).

16) Install floor mat.

17) Connect the negative battery terminal.

18) Reset radio stations and clock.

CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT/WARRANTY INFORMATION





For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited warranty period, this repair can be claimed using the table.





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