AWD Indicator Illuminates

Trouble causes: 

• CAN communication failure
• Combination meter malfunction
• TCM failure
• AWD indicator circuit malfunction

1. CHECK MODE  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
   2. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor and change to AWD mode.
   NOTE: When AWD ON/OFF switching mode is not available, go to step 2.

   Did the AWD indicator go off?

   Yes:  Currently, it is normal.

   No:  Go to  2.

2. CHECK DTC  .

   Read the DTC of [Transmission] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS) (IMPREZA MODEL)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

   Are any DTCs displayed? (Current malfunction)

   Yes:  Perform the diagnosis for the displayed DTCs. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS) (IMPREZA MODEL)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .

   No:  Go to  3.

3. CHECK DTC  .
   1. Start the engine.
   2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read all DTCs. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

   Is DTC U**** displayed? (Current malfunction)

   Yes:  Perform the diagnosis according to the basic diagnostic procedure in LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS). Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

   No:  Go to  4.

4. CHECK AWD INDICATOR  .

   Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Active Test] of [Combination Meter]. Ref. to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>ACTIVE TEST .

   • AWD warning

   Do the indication on Subaru Select Monitor and the AWD indicator indication match?

   Yes:  Check the AWD indicator. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS) (IMPREZA MODEL)>AWD WARNING LIGHT DISPLAY .

   No:  Replace the combination meter. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER .