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Steering Warning Light Does Not Go Off

Detecting condition: 

Trouble symptom: 

When starting the engine, the STEERING warning light continues to illuminate.

  1. CHECK DTC  .

    Read the DTC of [Power Steering] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to POWER STEERING (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Are any DTCs displayed?

    Yes  : Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC. Refer to POWER STEERING (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>LIST .

    No  : Go to  2.

  2. CHECK LAN SYSTEM  .

    Check the LAN system. Refer to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes  : Go to  3.

    No  : Perform the diagnosis for LAN system.

  3. CHECK COMBINATION METER  .

    Check the combination meter. Refer to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>Basic Diagnostic Procedure .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes  : Replace the steering box. Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Electric Power Steering Gearbox .

    No  : Replace the combination meter. Refer to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>Basic Diagnostic Procedure .