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AWD Warning Light Display: Inspection: Wiring Diagram

Fig 1: AWD Light Wiring Diagram
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Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK AWD LIGHT. 
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Does the AWD light illuminate? Go to step . Perform self diagnosis of the combination meter. Refer to INSPECTION .
2 CHECK AWD LIGHT. 
Start the engine.
Does AWD light go off after two seconds from engine start? Current condition is normal. Go back to "Basic Diagnostic Procedure". Refer to , BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . Go to step .
3 CHECK DTC. 
Read the DTC relating the TCM using the Subaru Select Monitor.
Is DTC displayed? Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. Go to step .
4 CHECK AWD LIGHT. 
Check the display of AWD light after engine start.
Is AWD light illuminating? Go to step . Go to step .
5 CHECK AWD LIGHT. 
Check the display of AWD light after engine start.
Is AWD light blinking at 2 Hz? Go to step . Go to step .
6 CHECK AWD ON/OFF SWITCHING FUNCTION. 
Using the Subaru Select Monitor, select the {AWD ON/OFF switching mode} from << AT related learning & inspecting mode >>, and check the current mode. Refer to AWD ON/OFF SWITCHING MODE .
Is the message "Currently, vehicle is AWD. Do you change to FF?" displayed? Go to step . If the message "At present, the vehicle is in FF. Switch to AWD?" is displayed, select "OK", and switch to AWD mode.
7 CHECK REAR DIFFERENTIAL. 
Using the Subaru Select Monitor, select the {Rear differential inspection mode} from << AT related learning & inspecting mode >>, and check. Refer to REAR DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION MODE .
Does AWD light go off after inspection is finished normally? Current condition is normal. Go back to "Basic Diagnostic Procedure". Refer to , BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . Go to step .
8 CHECK COMBINATION METER. 
Perform self diagnosis of the combination meter. Refer to COMBINATION METER .
Is there any trouble with the combination meter? Repair the combination meter. Check the TCM.