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Malfunction Indicator Light Does Not Go Off

TROUBLE SYMPTOM: 

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

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 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