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Check MIL Does Not Go OFF

B: CHECK ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) DOES NOT GO OFF.

- DIAGNOSIS:
- The CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) circuit is shorted.
- TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
- Although MIL comes on when engine runs, trouble code is not shown on Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool display.





WIRING DIAGRAM

7B1: CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN COMBINATION METER AND ECM CONNECTOR
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF.

2) Disconnect connector from ECM.





3) Turn ignition switch to ON.

CHECK: Does the MIL come on?

YES: Repair ground short circuit in harness between combination meter and ECM connector.

NO: Replace ECM.