The Screen Is Blacked Out, Or The Screen Is Not Displayed

Probable cause  :

Power supply circuit malfunction, illumination circuit malfunction, unit body malfunction

1. BASIC INSPECTION  .

   Before performing the diagnosis, perform basic inspection. Ref. to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>INSPECTION .

   NOTE:

   • Check the battery and its installation condition.
   • Check the related fuse.
   • Visually check that the related connectors are properly connected.

     Also, check the related ground terminal for looseness and corrosion.

   Is the check result OK?

   Yes  : GO TO  2.

   No  : Repair the defective part.

2. CHECK WARNING LIGHT IN THE COMBINATION METER  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
   2. Check warning light illumination in the combination meter.

   Does the warning light illuminate?

   Yes  : GO TO  3.

   No  : Check the power supply circuit. Ref. to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTICS WITH PHENOMENON>INSPECTION>POWER WILL NOT TURN ON. ILLUMINATION DOES NOT LIGHT .

   After the repair, GO TO  8.

3. CHECK RESTARTING DISPLAY  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
   2. Wait for at least 10 minutes after the combination display turned off.
   3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

   Is the screen properly displayed?

   Yes  : The circuit has returned to a normal condition at this time. Reproduce the failure, and then perform the diagnosis again.

   After the repair, GO TO  8.

   No  : GO TO  4.

4. CHECK COMBINATION METER  .

   Read the DTC of [Combination Meter] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

   Are any DTCs displayed? (Current code)

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

   After the repair, GO TO  8.

   No  : GO TO  5.

5. CHECK COCKPIT CONTROL MODULE  .

   Read the DTC of [Cockpit Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to COCKPIT CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

   Are any DTCs displayed? (Current code)

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

   After the repair, GO TO  8.

   No  : GO TO  6.

6. CHECK CONNECTOR  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
   2. Check if the connector is connected to the combination meter and there is poor contact in the connector.

   Is the check result OK?

   Yes  : GO TO  7.

   No  : Engage the connector properly, or repair the faulty portion and check the operation.

   After the repair, GO TO  8.

7. CHECK CONNECTOR  .

   Check if the connector is connected to the cockpit control module and there is poor contact in the connector.

   Is the check result OK?

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

   After replacement, GO TO  8.

   No  : Engage the connector properly, or repair the faulty portion and check the operation.

   After the repair, GO TO  8.

8. CHECK REPAIR  .

   Perform operation check to check if the trouble has been solved.

   Is the check result OK?

   Yes  : Finish the diagnosis.

   No  : Perform the diagnosis according to the basic diagnostic procedure. Ref. to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .