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 display.

WIRING DIAGRAM:

Fig 1: Identifying Malfunction Indicator Wiring Diagram

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DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF

Step		Check	Yes	No
1 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN COMBINATION METER AND ECM CONNECTOR. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect the connector from ECM. Turn the ignition switch to ON.		Does the malfunction indicator light illuminate?	Repair the short circuit in harness between combination meter and ECM connector.	Replace the ECM. < Ref. to , ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) . >