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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. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Is DTC displayed?

    Yes:  Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC. Ref. 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. Ref. 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). Ref. to COCKPIT CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes:  Go to  4 .

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

  4. CHECK LAN SYSTEM  .

    Check the LAN system. Ref. 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. Ref. to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    Is the check result OK?

    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:  Replace the combination meter. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER>REMOVAL .