VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS) > Warning Light Illumination Pattern
VDC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF
Detecting condition:
• Defective combination meter
• Defective CAN communication
• VDC OFF switch is shorted.
Trouble symptom:
VDC OFF indicator light does not go off when starting the engine.
Wiring diagram:
• Models without EyeSight
Vehicle dynamics control system Vehicle Dynamics Control System > WIRING DIAGRAM">

• Models with EyeSight
Vehicle dynamics control system Vehicle Dynamics Control System > WIRING DIAGRAM">

| STEP | CHECK | YES | NO |
1.READ DTC.
Read the DTC. Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)">
Is DTC displayed?
Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)">
Warning Light Illumination Pattern > VDC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF">Go to Step 2.
2.CHECK VDC OFF SWITCH.
Connect the Subaru Select Monitor, and display the current data of VDCCM with the engine started.
Does «OFF SW Signal» change according to operation of VDC OFF switch?
Warning Light Illumination Pattern > VDC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF">Go to Step 5.
Warning Light Illumination Pattern > VDC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF">Go to Step 3.
3.CHECK VDC OFF SWITCH.
Remove and check VDC OFF switch. VDC OFF Switch">
Is the check result OK?
Warning Light Illumination Pattern > VDC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF">Go to Step 4.
Replace the VDC OFF switch.
4.CHECK VDC OFF SWITCH CIRCUIT.
1) Disconnect the connector from the VDCCM&H/U.
2) Measure the resistance between VDCCM&H/U connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
Models without EyeSight
(B310) No. 12 — Chassis ground:
Models with EyeSight
(B310) No. 22 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance less than 10 ??
Check the VDC OFF switch circuit.
Warning Light Illumination Pattern > VDC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF">Go to Step 5.
5.CHECK LAN SYSTEM.
Perform the diagnosis for LAN system. Basic Diagnostic Procedure">
Is there any fault in LAN system?
Perform the diagnosis according to DTC for LAN system. List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)">
Warning Light Illumination Pattern > VDC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF">Go to Step 6.
6.CHECK COMBINATION METER.
Check the combination meter. Combination Meter System > OPERATION">
Is the check result OK?
• Models without EyeSight
Replace the VDCCM only. VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > REPLACEMENT">
• Models with EyeSight
Replace the VDCCM&H/U. VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)">
Replace the combination meter. Combination Meter">
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