Si-Drive Mode Display Icon In The Combination Meter Blinks Approx. 5 Seconds After Switching Si-Drive Modes

Diagnosis:

SI-DRIVE mode does not switch.

CAUTION: Note that SI-DRIVE system operates the following controls when it switches the modes.

When turning the engine OFF and then ON again, it switches to I (intelligent) mode regardless of the mode before turning off the engine.
Switches to I (intelligent) when the malfunction indicator light illuminates while the engine is running. In this case, it will not be possible to change to the S (Sports) or S# (Sport Sharp) mode.

G13595914

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

CHECK DTC.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Read the DTCs for all systems using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to COMMON (DIAG)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
Are any DTCs displayed? (Current malfunction)

Yes: Check the appropriate DTC using the "Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)".

No: Go to 2.
CHECK COMBINATION METER DISPLAY.
Check for abnormal indication other than "I" blinking.
NOTE:
Examples:
- Malfunction indicator light illuminates.
- Fuel economy display area is not ON.
Is there any abnormal indication other than "I" blinking

Yes: For the diagnostic procedure, refer to LAN service information. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

No: Go to 3.
CHECK ECM AND COMBINATION METER.
Is the part number of ECM and combination meter correct?

Yes: Replace the meter case assembly. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER .

No: Replace ECM or meter case assembly with the one with the correct part number. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) . Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER .