2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Malfunction Indicator Light
D: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF
DIAGNOSIS:
The malfunction indicator light circuit is shorted.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Althoug

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Malfunction Indicator Light
E: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT BLINK AT A CYCLE OF 3 Hz 
DIAGNOSIS:
 The malfunction indicator light circuit is open or shor

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Malfunction Indicator Light
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK STATUS OF MALFUNCTION INDI-
CATOR LIGHT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the test mode con

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Malfunction Indicator Light
F: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS BLINKING AT A CYCLE OF 3 
Hz
DIAGNOSIS:
Test mode connector circuit is shorted.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Malfunction Indicator Light
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK TEST MODE CONNECTOR.
1) Disconnect the test mode connectors
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.Does the malfu

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure
16.Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure
A: PROCEDURE
1. Check for fuel amount.
↓
2. Inspection of starter motor circu

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure
B: STARTER MOTOR CIRCUIT
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, conduct Clear Memory Mode <Ref. to EN(H4DOT

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK BATTERY.
Check the battery voltage.Is the voltage more than 12 V? Go to step 2.Charge or replace