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Electronic Parking Brake Indicator Light Is Blinking

Detecting condition: 

Trouble symptom: 

Electronic parking brake may not operate properly.

  1. CHECK VDCCM and H/U  .
    NOTE: If VDCCM and H/U was not replaced, start the diagnosis from step 2.

    Was electronic parking brake operated after replacement of VDCCM and H/U?

    Yes:  Go to  2 .

    No:  It is normal if the electronic parking brake operation indicator light comes on by operating the electronic parking brake and goes off by disengaging.

  2. CHECK ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT  .

    Turn the ignition switch to ON. (Engine OFF)

    Does electronic parking brake warning light illuminate?

    Yes:  Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    No:  Go to  3 .

  3. CHECK VEHICLE CONDITION  .

    Is the brake condition other than overheating?

    Is the electronic parking brake is operated except on a steep road?

    Yes:  Normal.

    No:  Go to  4 .

  4. CHECK DRIVING CONDITION  .

    Was the vehicle running except on the free roller?

    Yes:  Normal.

    No:  Go to  5 .

  5. CHECK OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE  .
    1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory of [Brake Control]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAG)>CLEAR MEMORY .
    2. Execute the inspection mode. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>INSPECTION MODE .

    Does electronic parking brake operation indicator light blink?

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

    No:  Electronic parking brake was temporarily prohibited.