Why is my check engine light on?

Asked by Guru9GXQKS Jun 02, 2023 at 12:14 PM about the 2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2012 Subaru Outback suddenly check engine light went on, blinking cruise
control and brake light.  I was driving when this happened.

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James answered about a year ago

Visit your local auto parts store and have them scan the computer for trouble codes. Post the codes and we can help further. There's over one hundred things that can cause the check engine light to come on. Jim

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