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How do you get the FWD light on a 1998 Subaru Forester to go out?

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I read in the owners manual that this usually comes on during maintenance.

  • The vehicle is currently operating in front wheel drive. Check the fuse in the engine compartment. It most likely burned out and needs to be replaced. Once it is replaced the car should go back into AWD and the FWD should turn off. This fuse is there for when the car needs to be towed or if you need to put your spare... Read More
  • Something is causing this light to stay illuminated and there is no way to make it "go out" without eliminating the problem. With th eproper equipment, one can scan the control module for trouble codes that are causing the light to illuminate. Unfortunately, this equipment is expensive and rarely found outside of... Read More
  • Have you had it towed recently? Usually tow companies forget that Subarus are all AWD from '94 (I believe it was '94) on and then drag the car by the front wheels letting the rears roll on the ground and this usually burns up clutches in the transmission, take it to a Subaru mechanic, he'll know what to do.
  • Check the FWD fuse in the engine compartment.. see if it is unplugged or burned. Reference:Jack's Goose http://www.jacksgoose.com

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