AWD Warning Light Display: Inspection: Trouble Symptom

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When the ignition switch is turned to ON, the AWD light does not illuminate.
AWD light remains lit after engine start.
AWD light is blinking immediately after engine start.

Step	Check	Yes	No
1 CHECK AWD LIGHT. Turn the ignition switch to ON.	Does the AWD light illuminate?	Go to step 2 .	Perform the self-diagnosis of combination meter. Refer to SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY MODE .
2 CHECK AWD LIGHT. Start the engine.	Does AWD light go off after two seconds from engine start?	Current condition is normal. Go back to Basic Diagnostic Procedure. Refer to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .	Go to step 3 .
3 CHECK DTC. Read the DTC relating the TCM using the Subaru Select Monitor.	Is DTC displayed?	Perform the diagnosis according to DTC.	Go to step 4 .
4 CHECK AWD LIGHT. Check the display of AWD light after engine start.	Is AWD light illuminating?	Go to step 6 .	Go to step 5 .
5 CHECK AWD LIGHT. Check the display of AWD light after engine start.	Is AWD light blinking at 2 Hz?	Go to step 7 .	Go to step 8 .
6 CHECK AWD ON/OFF SWITCHING FUNCTION. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, select the {AWD ON/OFF switching mode} from «AT related learning & inspecting mode», and check the current mode. Refer to AWD ON/OFF SWITCHING MODE .	Is the message «At present, the vehicle is in AWD. Switch to FF?» displayed?	Go to step 8 .	If the message «At present, the vehicle is in FF. Switch to AWD?» is displayed, select "OK", and switch to AWD mode.
7 CHECK REAR DIFFERENTIAL. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, select the {Rear differential inspection mode} from «AT related learning & inspecting mode», and check. Refer to REAR DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION MODE .	Does AWD light go off after inspection is finished normally?	Current condition is normal. Go back to Basic Diagnostic Procedure. Refer to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .	Go to step 8 .
8 CHECK COMBINATION METER. Perform the self-diagnosis of combination meter. Refer to SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY MODE .	Is there any trouble with the combination meter?	Repair the combination meter.	Check the TCM.