"LO" light on Instrument Panel -1998 Forester - Got it.

[wtdash]

1998 Forester, 5-speed

EDIT: Yes, I'd grounded/shorted the unused 'dual-range' transmission wiring. Wiring was cracked open just past where it was taped to the the wiring loom/harness on passenger side of bellhousing. 

 - Working on adding a turbo (which I've done on other Subarus w/out issue) and after I got it all back together and started up, I now have this 'LO' light on the dash panel.

I found online that it's for the 'Low Range' , dual-range tranmission available in NON-USA models, which mine most definitely does NOT have. It has the original 5-speed transmission.

I'm guessing it's due to re-organizing the 3 main engine harness connectors to  make room for the turbo and related items (it's  very tight in that area). 

Or maybe I accidently grounded one of those 'extra'/unused connectors on top of the transmission bell housing....which activated the light???

But sometimes Subaru's ECU/ECM will give a false reading, which actually means something else. 

If y'all have any feedback. let me know.

 

Thanks and Happy Holidays!

 

 

Edited December 21, 2021 by wtdash