Daytime Running Light Module Check

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Daytime Running Light Module Check
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT. 
Read the DTC of body integrated unit using Subaru Select Monitor.
NOTE: For detailed procedures, refer to "Application help".
Is DTC displayed? Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. Go to step .
2 CHECK CURRENT DATA. 
Display the following items using Subaru Select Monitor.
  • «EPB Operating status»
  • «Shift position»
  • «Lighting II Switch Input»
Is the input signal normal? Go to step . Check the defective part.
3 CHECK FUSE. 
Check the headlight HI fuse (LH/RH). < Ref. to RELAY AND FUSE . >
Is the fuse OK? Go to step . Replace the fuse.
4 CHECK HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  2. Turn the lighting switch to the switch 2 (HEAD) position.
  3. Turn the dimmer & passing switch to the switch UP position.
Does the headlight (high beam) illuminate? Go to step . Check the combination switch (light) and headlight bulb.
5 CHECK RELAY. 
Check the daytime running light relay (LH/RH) and headlight HI relay (LO/HI). < Ref. to RELAY AND FUSE . >
Is each relay normal? Go to step . Replace the relay.
6 CHECK DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT RESISTOR. 
Check the daytime running light resistor. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Day Time Running Resistor. >
Does the daytime running light resistor normal? Go to step . Replace the daytime running light resistor.
7 CHECK HARNESS. 
  1. Disconnect the connectors of body integrated unit, daytime running light relay, daytime running light resistor, and headlight.
  2. Check each harness.
Is harness normal? Replace the body integrated unit. < Ref. to BODY INTEGRATED UNIT . > Repair or replace the harness.
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