AWD Warning Light Display: Inspection

DIAGNOSIS: 

• CAN communication is lost with the combination meter.
• Combination meter malfunction
• TCM is in AWD special control mode.

TROUBLE SYMPTOM: 

• When the ignition switch is turned to ON, the AWD light does not illuminate.
• AWD light remains lit after engine start.
• AWD light is blinking immediately after engine start.

1. CHECK TCM  .

   Check the DTC relating the TCM using the Subaru Select Monitor.

   Is DTC U0155 or U0423 displayed?

   Yes: Perform the self-diagnosis of combination meter.

   No: Go to  2 .

2. CHECK TCM  .

   Check the DTC relating the TCM using the Subaru Select Monitor.

   Are DTCs other than U0155 and U0423 displayed?

   Yes: Perform the diagnosis according to DTC.

   No: Go to  3 .

3. CHECK COMBINATION METER  .

   Check the DTC of combination meter.

   Is DTC displayed?

   Yes: Perform the diagnosis according to DTC.

   No: Go to  4 .

4. CHECK AWD LIGHT  .

   Turn the ignition switch to ON.

   Does AWD light illuminate and then go off in 2 seconds?

   Yes: Go to  5 .

   No: Perform the self-diagnosis of combination meter. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER SYSTEM>OPERATION>SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY MODE .

5. CHECK AWD LIGHT  .

   Start the engine.

   Does the AWD light go off?

   Yes:: Current condition is normal. Go back to Basic Diagnostic Procedure. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>Basic Diagnostic Procedure .

   No: Go to  6 .

6. CHECK DTC  .

   Read the DTC relating the TCM using the Subaru Select Monitor.

   Is DTC displayed?

   Yes: Perform the diagnosis according to DTC.

   No: Go to  7 .

7. CHECK AWD LIGHT  .

   Check the display of AWD light after engine start.

   Is AWD light illuminating?

   Yes: Go to  9 .

   No: Go to  8 .

8. CHECK AWD LIGHT  .

   Check the display of AWD light after engine start.

   Is AWD light blinking at 2 Hz?

   Yes: Go to  10 .

   No: Go to  11 .

9. CHECK AWD ON/OFF SWITCHING FUNCTION  .

   Using the Subaru Select Monitor, select the «AWD ON/OFF switching mode» in «Work Support» display, and check the current mode. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>AWD ON/OFF SWITCHING MODE .

   Is the message «At present, the vehicle is in AWD. Switch to FF?» displayed?

   Yes: Go to  11 .

   No: If the message «At present, the vehicle is in FF. Switch to AWD?» is displayed, select "OK", and switch to AWD mode.

10. CHECK REAR DIFFERENTIAL  .

    Using the Subaru Select Monitor, select and check «Rear differential inspection mode» in «Work Support» display. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION MODE .

    Does AWD light go off after inspection is finished normally?

    Yes: Current condition is normal. Go back to Basic Diagnostic Procedure. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>Basic Diagnostic Procedure .

    No: Go to  11 .

11. CHECK COMBINATION METER  .

    Perform the self-diagnosis of combination meter. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER SYSTEM>OPERATION>SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY MODE .

    Is there any trouble with the combination meter?

    Yes: Repair the combination meter.

    No: Replace the TCM. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) . Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) .