Check Hazard Light Operation

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard 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 . Check the hazard light circuit.
2 CHECK OUTPUT TO HAZARD LIGHT. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the key warning switch connector.
  3. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and run the "PC application for Subaru Select Monitor".
  5. On «System Selection Menu» display, select {Integ. unit mode}.
  6. Select {Current Data Display & Save}.
  7. Select {Hazard Output}.
  8. Remove the key from ignition switch.
Is output signal present when operating the transmitter LOCK/UNLOCK button? Go to step . Go to step .
3 CHECK KEYLESS ENTRY OPERATION. 
Press the LOCK/UNLOCK button of the keyless transmitter.
Does it operate properly? Replace the body integrated unit. Refer to BODY INTEGRATED UNIT . Check keyless entry system. Refer to SYMPTOM CHART .
4 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN HAZARD LIGHT AND BODY INTEGRATED UNIT. 
  1. Disconnect the body integrated unit connector.
  2. Disconnect the turn signal & hazard unit connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between body integrated unit connector and turn signal & hazard unit connector.

    Connector & terminal 

    (i171) No. 18 - (i170) No. 8: 

Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Check body integrated unit. Refer to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . Repair or replace the harness.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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