Check Hazard Light Operation

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Check Hazard Light Operation
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1 CHECK HAZARD LIGHT OPERATION  .
Make sure the hazard light blinks when hazard switch is turned to ON.
Does the hazard light blink? Go to step 2  . Check the hazard light circuit.
2 CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT SETTING. 
Display the data of «Abnormal warning lamp flashing setting» using Subaru Select Monitor.
NOTE: For detailed procedures, refer to "PC application help for Subaru Select Monitor".
Is the setting ON? Go to step 3  . Turn the setting to ON.
3 CHECK CURRENT DATA. 
Display the data of «Hazard Output» using Subaru Select Monitor.
Is output signal present when operating the transmitter LOCK/UNLOCK button? Go to step 4  . Go to step 5  .
4 CHECK KEYLESS ENTRY OPERATION. 
Press the LOCK/UNLOCK button of the keyless transmitter.
Does it operate properly? Replace the body integrated unit. < Ref. to BODY INTEGRATED UNIT . > Check keyless entry system. < Ref. to SYMPTOM CHART , INSPECTION, Keyless Entry System. >
5 CHECK HAZARD LIGHT CIRCUIT. 
  1. Disconnect the connectors of the body integrated unit and turn signal & hazard unit.
  2. Check the harness between body integrated unit and turn signal & hazard unit.

    Connector & terminal 

    (i171) No. 18 - (B32) No. 8: 

Is harness normal? Check body integrated unit. < Ref. to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . > Repair or replace the harness.
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