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The CEL comes on because the on board diagnostics is sensing a problem. There are hundreds of causes for the CEL, some can be totally ignored (in that they won't cause a worse problem); others should be addressed or you could end up stranded roadside. Some, if not addressed will cause lower gas mileage, and soon you'll pay more in gas than the cost of the repair (and still have that annoying light on).

If you pay a mechanic to diagnose and fix the problem, he should reset the CEL.

You could stop by an auto parts store (AutoZone, Kragen) and have them scan the code and reset it. Ask if it's free before they do it.

If like many Subaru owners, you have something other to do on a daily basis than check and reset the CEL, you could buy an OBDII scanner ($50-$150) to (check the code) and reset the light manually. My Forester light comes on about 3 times per year, usually with a new problem that is never less than $250.

In my experience, ultimately, you want to sell the Subaru.

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