Check Halogen Headlight System

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Trouble symptom:

Headlight does not illuminate.

CHECK HEADLIGHT AND TAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATION.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Set the lighting switch to the switch 1 (TAIL/PARKING) and switch 2 (HEAD).
Do the headlight and tail light illuminate?
- Yes : The headlight system is normal.
- No : Go to 2.
CHECK BULB.
Check the headlight bulb.

Is the bulb normal?
- Yes : Go to 3.
- No : Replace the headlight bulb.
CHECK CURRENT DATA.
Display the data of [Lighting I Switch Input] and [Lighting II Switch Input] using Subaru Select Monitor.

NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Application help".

Does the display switch between [OFF] [ON] when the lighting switch is moved to the switch 1 (TAIL/PARKING) and switch 2 (HEAD) positions?
- Yes : Go to 6.
- No : Go to 4.
CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHT).
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Check the combination switch (light). Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>Combination Switch (Light)>INSPECTION .
Is the combination switch (light) normal?
- Yes : Go to 5.
- No : Replace the combination switch (light).
CHECK HARNESS.
1. Disconnect the connector of body integrated unit.
2. Check the harness between body integrated unit and combination switch (light).
Is harness normal?
- Yes : Check the body integrated unit and replace it if defective.
  Inspection: Ref. to BODY CONTROL(DIAGNOSTICS)>Basic Diagnostic Procedure .
  
  Replacement: Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Body Integrated Unit .
- No : Repair or replace the harness.
CHECK CURRENT DATA.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Display the data of [Lighting I Lamp Output] and [Lighting II Lamp Output] using Subaru Select Monitor.
Does the display switch between [OFF] [ON] when the lighting switch is moved to the switch 1 (TAIL/PARKING) and switch 2 (HEAD) positions?
- Yes : Check the body integrated unit and replace it if defective. Ref. to BODY CONTROL(DIAGNOSTICS)>Basic Diagnostic Procedure .
- No : Go to 7.
CHECK HARNESS.
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the body integrated unit connector and the headlight and tail light connectors.
3. Check the harness between body integrated unit and headlight and between body integrated unit and tail light.

Is harness normal?

Yes : Check the body integrated unit and replace it if defective.
Inspection: Ref. to BODY CONTROL(DIAGNOSTICS)>Basic Diagnostic Procedure .

Replacement: Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Body Integrated Unit .
No : Repair or replace the harness.