1998 Subaru Forester Support Question
1998 Subaru Forester Support Question
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Question posted by rdfergus54 on June 12th, 2014
Brake Light & Cruise Indicator Is Blinking & Check Engine & Traction Light On
Brake light and cruise indicator lights are blinking and check engine light and traction control light are on solid. What's wrong?
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on June 13th, 2014 12:12 AM
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Hi. The Owner's Manual here http://www.helpowl.com/a/Subaru/1998-Forester/Manuals/4873 should have a complete and most accurate account on how those are to be properly addressed.
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Owner's Manual - Page 14
...brakes) ...Brake booster (Maintenance) ...Brake fluid (Maintenance) ...Brake system warning light ...Brake pedal (Maintenance) ...Brake pad and lining (Maintenance) ...Break-in (New vehicle break-in driving) ...Bulb chart ...Bulb replacement ...
7-28 10-30 10-28 3-9 10-36 10-38 7-3 11-7 10-49
C Carbon monoxide (Engine... warning light ...3-9 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
Index
E Emission test (State emission testing) ...7-5 Engine compartment ...10-5 Engine coolant (Maintenance) ...10-12 Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...7-7 Engine hood ...1-15 Engine malfunction indicator lamp (CHECK ENGINE warning light) ...3-10 Engine oil (Maintenance) ...10-6 Engine overheating ...8-2 If no steam is coming from the engine compartment ...8-3 If steam is coming from the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
...Main fuse and fusible link ...10-46 Maintenance precautions ...10-3 Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment . 10-4 When you do the checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running ...10-4 Maintenance tools ...6-20 Malfunction indicator lamp (CHECK ENGINE warning light) ...3-10 Manual transmission ...7-16 Driving tips ...7-17 Maximum speeds ...7-17 Shifting...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
Index
W Warning and indicator lights ...3-8 ABS warning light (for vehicles with ABS) ...3-12 AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) ...3-12 Brake system warning light ...3-9 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp 3-10 Checking bulbs ...3-8 Door open warning lights ...3-13 Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) ...3-13 High beam indicator ...3-13 Low fuel ...
Owner's Manual - Page 40
... under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE warning light may not fit or have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emission control system might be damaged. ... genuine SUBARU fuel filler cap. Be certain not to the "Warning and Indicator Lights" section located in the event of an accident. J Fuel filler cap
D...use the wrong cap, it slowly counterclockwise and remove the cap. Otherwise, the painted surface could...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
...
3
Warning and indicator lights ...Checking bulbs ...Seat belt warning light and chime ...SRS AIRBAG warning light ...Charge warning light ...Oil pressure warning light ...Brake system warning light ...CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...ABS warning light (for vehicles with ABS) ...AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) ...Door open warning lights ...Front-wheel...
Owner's Manual - Page 86
... 3-6) AT oil temperature warning light (page 3-12) High beam indicator light (page 3-13) SRS AIRBAG warning light (page 3-8) Door opening warning light (page 3-13) Temperature gauge (page 3-7) CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp (page 3-10)
W Front-wheel drive warning E Charge warning light (page R Brake system warning lights T Oil pressure warning light Y Odometer/Trip meter...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
... and controls
The gauge may come on when the tank is nearly empty (about 2.3 U.S. See "In case of the tempera- CONTINUED -
3-7 B Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes ... empty, the CHECK ENGINE warning light may move slightly during braking, turning or acceleration due to the "CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/ Malfunction Indicator Lamp" section in the "ON" position.
Owner's Manual - Page 90
... to remind driver to come on, it indicates a burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the warning and indicator lights come on for repair. The following lights come on: Seat belt warning light SRS AIRBAG warning light Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light Brake system warning light CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ABS warning light (if equipped) AT OIL TEMP warning...
Owner's Manual - Page 91
... properly. J Oil pressure warning light
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with the brake system warning light on when the engine is running , it may cause engine damage. This may indicate that the charging system is not working properly. If the engine oil is at the first safe opportunity and check the engine oil level. This indicates your nearest SUBARU dealer...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
.... J CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE light comes on when the brake fluid level has dropped to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. If this light comes on steadily or blinks while the engine is in the "ON" position. It goes out when the parking brake is a problem or potential problem somewhere in the emission control system...
Owner's Manual - Page 93
... dealer immediately. D Reduce the amount of the cap. The CHECK ENGINE warning light may damage the emission control system. If the fuel tank is blinking while driving, an engine misfire condition has been detected which may stop blinking and come on steadily after the engine starts, an emission control system malfunction has been detected. Tightening the cap will not...
Owner's Manual - Page 158
... keep the air cleaner. If you should never need to add any fuel system cleaning agents to optimize engine and emission control system performance with materials called oxygenates. Your vehicle will damage the emission control system and may cause paint damage, which are now blended with gasoline that meet California specifications. Many gasolines...
Owner's Manual - Page 183
... descending a grade, if only the foot brake is punctured. This could cause a loss of control of the system still works. J Brake system B Two separate circuits Your vehicle has two separate circuit brake systems. Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle. B Brake booster The brake booster uses engine manifold vacuum to foot braking. To help prevent this happens, however...
Owner's Manual - Page 184
...are worn. J Disc brake pad wear warning indicators
OM-H0163
The disc brake pad wear warning indicators on badly surfaced roads...brake pedal pressure.
D When driving on the disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are driving with the ABS system than one without. If a squeaking or scraping noise is heard from the disc brakes while braking, immediately have your vehicle checked...
Owner's Manual - Page 205
.... To ensure the trailer lights are connected properly, please consult your vehicle's lighting system. Starting and operating
HS0146
B Trailer lights
CAUTION
Direct splicing or other improper connection of trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electrical system and cause a malfunction of your SUBARU dealer. Connection of the turn signals and the brake lights each time you hitch...
Owner's Manual - Page 206
... left center pillar of your vehicle are in hilly country on a trip D Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to-hitch mounting are inflated to the hitch ball. - the trailer lights connector is connected properly and trailer's brake lights illuminate when the vehicle's brake pedal is connected properly to the pressure under towing conditions as shown...
Owner's Manual - Page 232
... wiper blades ...10-33 Brake pedal ...10-36
Checking the brake pedal free play ...10-36 Checking the brake pedal reserve distance ...10-36
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission)
...
10-37
Checking the clutch function ...10-37 Checking the clutch pedal free play ...10-37
Replacement of brake pad and lining ...10-38
Audiable brake pad wear indicator ...10-38 Breaking...
Owner's Manual - Page 260
... distance the pedal travels should not change. 4. Start the engine again and run for 30 seconds. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine and keep the pedal depressed for about one minute then turn it checked by your SUBARU dealer. 1. Depress the brake pedal several times, applying the same pedal force each depression.
10...
Owner's Manual - Page 291
Specifications
Fuse panel 10 11
Fuse rating Empty 15A
Circuit
D Engine ignition system D SRS AIRBAG D Illumination brightness control
12 13 14 15
10A Empty Empty 20A
D Windshield wiper and washer D Rear window wiper and washer D Brake light D Air conditioner D Backup light D Cruise control D ABS control D Rear accessory power socket D Seat heater
16 17 18
20A 15A 15A
19
20A...
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