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Malfunction Indicator Light Does Not Go Off

Diagnosis: 

The malfunction indicator light circuit is shorted.

Trouble symptom: 

Although malfunction indicator light comes on when the engine runs, DTC is not shown on the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool display.

  1. CHECK DTC  .

    Read the DTC of engine or LAN system using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    DTC Check 

    Is DTC of engine or LAN system displayed? Ref. to COMMON (diag)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Yes:  Check the appropriate DTC using the "Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>LIST . Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>LIST .

    No:  Go to  2.

  2. CHECK COMBINATION METER  .

    Perform the self-diagnosis for combination meter system. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>Combination Meter System>OPERATION>SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY MODE .

    Does the malfunction indicator light illuminate and go off normally?

    Yes:  Replace the ECM. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) .

    No:  Replace the meter case assembly of combination meter. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER .