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Malfunction Indicator Lamp Does Not Turn OFF

CHECK ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) DOES NOT GO OFF.

DIAGNOSIS:
- The CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) circuit is shorted.

TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
- Although MIL comes on when engine runs, trouble code is not shown on Subaru select monitor or OBD-II general scan tool display.





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