DTC E7 Front Sensor Bus LH Communication Error: DTC Detecting Condition

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open or short circuit in harness of front sensor bus (LH).
Front sub sensor (LH) is faulty.
Airbag control module is faulty.
CAUTION:
- Before diagnosing the airbag system, be sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the ground cable from battery, and wait 60 seconds or more before starting to work.
- When replacing the airbag module, seat belt pretensioner, roll connector, control module and sensor, reconnect each part and check that the warning light operates properly.
- When inspecting the airbag main harness, disconnect the airbag module connectors and seat belt pretensioner connectors of the driver's and passenger's seats for safety reasons.