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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTS AND SAFETY SYSTEMSAIR BAG SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSYMPTOM RELATED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESNON-TROUBLE CODE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESINITIAL INSPECTION
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Initial Inspection
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Initial Inspection
A - BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
4A1: CHECK AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES.
1. Airbag warning light comes ON.
2. Turn ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).
3. Check airbag warning light illuminates.
CHECK: Does airbag warning light stay ON after about 7 seconds or remain OFF, or come back ON after 30 seconds?
YES: Repair and replace.
NO: Go to step 4A2.
4A2: CHECK TROUBLE CODE INDICATES.
Perform ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS. Refer to How to Proceed With Diagnostics.
CHECK: Does trouble code indicate?
YES: Repair and replace. Go to step 4A3.
NO: Repair and replace. Go to step 4A3.
4A3: CHECK AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES.
1. Turn ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).
2. Check airbag warning light illuminates.
CHECK: Does airbag warning light stay ON after about 7 seconds or come back ON after 30 seconds?
YES: Repair and replace.
NO: Go to step 4A4.
4A4: CHECK AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES.
Check airbag warning light illuminates.
CHECK: Does airbag warning fight come ON for about 7 seconds, then go out and stay out?
YES: Perform clear memory.
NO: Go to step 4A1.
4A1: CHECK AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES.
1. Airbag warning light comes ON.
2. Turn ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).
3. Check airbag warning light illuminates.
CHECK: Does airbag warning light stay ON after about 7 seconds or remain OFF, or come back ON after 30 seconds?
YES: Repair and replace.
NO: Go to step 4A2.
4A2: CHECK TROUBLE CODE INDICATES.
Perform ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS. Refer to How to Proceed With Diagnostics.
CHECK: Does trouble code indicate?
YES: Repair and replace. Go to step 4A3.
NO: Repair and replace. Go to step 4A3.
4A3: CHECK AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES.
1. Turn ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).
2. Check airbag warning light illuminates.
CHECK: Does airbag warning light stay ON after about 7 seconds or come back ON after 30 seconds?
YES: Repair and replace.
NO: Go to step 4A4.
4A4: CHECK AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES.
Check airbag warning light illuminates.
CHECK: Does airbag warning fight come ON for about 7 seconds, then go out and stay out?
YES: Perform clear memory.
NO: Go to step 4A1.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.