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.

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 article. 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 FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) . Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER .