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2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Malfunction Indicator Light Does Not Go Off: Trouble Symptom

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Trouble Symptom
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Although malfunction indicator light comes on when the engine runs, DTC is not shown on the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool display.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK DTC.  Is DTC of engine or LAN system displayed? < Ref. to OPERATION , Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > Check the appropriate DTC using the "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". < Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > < Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > Go to step 2  .
2 CHECK COMBINATION METER. 
Perform the self-diagnosis for combination meter system. < Ref. to SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY MODE , OPERATION, Combination Meter System. >		 Does the malfunction indicator light illuminate and go off normally? Replace the ECM. < Ref. to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) . > Replace the meter case assembly of combination meter. < Ref. to COMBINATION METER . >
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