Malfunction Indicator Light Does Not Go Off

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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.

CHECK DTC .
Read the DTC of engine or LAN system using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool. Ref. to COMMON (diag)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

Is DTC of engine or LAN system displayed? (Current malfunction)

Yes : Check the appropriate DTC using the "Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>LIST . Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>LIST .

No : Check the combination meter system. Ref. to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .