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VDC Off Indicator Light Does Not Go Off

Detecting condition: 

Trouble symptom: 

VDC OFF indicator light does not go off when starting the engine.

  1. READ DTC  .

    Read the DTC of [Brake Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Is DTC displayed?

    Yes  : Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC. Refer to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>LIST .

    No  : Go to  2.

  2. CHECK VDC OFF SWITCH  .

    Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read data of [OFF SW Signal] in the [Data Monitor] of [Brake Control] while the engine is running. Refer to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>Data Monitor .

    Does [OFF SW Signal] change according to operation of VDC OFF switch?

    Yes  : Go to  4.

    No  : Go to  3.

  3. CHECK VDC OFF SWITCH (CENTER INFORMATION DISPLAY)  .

    Check the VDC OFF switch (center information display). Refer to COCKPIT CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>Basic Diagnostic Procedure .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes  : Go to  4.

    No  : Replace the cockpit control module. Refer to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>COCKPIT DISPLAY .

  4. CHECK LAN SYSTEM  .

    Check the LAN system. Refer to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes  : Go to  5.

    No  : Perform the diagnosis for LAN system.

  5. CHECK COMBINATION METER  .

    Check the combination meter. Refer to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>Basic Diagnostic Procedure .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes  : Replace the VDCCM&H/U. Refer to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM&H/U) .

    No  : Replace the combination meter. Refer to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>Combination Meter>REMOVAL .