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Malfunction Indicator Light Does Not Come On

Trouble symptom: 

When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine OFF), malfunction indicator light does not illuminate.

  1. CHECK DTC. 

    Read DTC using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 

    Is DTC for LAN system displayed? (Current malfunction) Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>OPERATION

    Yes:  Check the appropriate DTC using the "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)

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