VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS) > Warning Light Illumination Pattern
VDC WARNING LIGHT AND VDC INDICATOR LIGHT DO NOT GO OFF
Detecting condition:
• Defective combination meter
• Defective engine
• Defective CAN communication
Trouble symptom:
VDC warning light and VDC indicator light do not go off when starting the engine.
| 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 WARNING LIGHT AND VDC INDICATOR LIGHT DO NOT GO OFF">Go to Step 2.
2.CHECK VDCCM.
Display the current data of VDCCM using Subaru Select Monitor.
Is the «VDC Warning Lamp» ON?
Warning Light Illumination Pattern > VDC WARNING LIGHT AND VDC INDICATOR LIGHT DO NOT GO OFF">Go to Step 3.
Warning Light Illumination Pattern > VDC WARNING LIGHT AND VDC INDICATOR LIGHT DO NOT GO OFF">Go to Step 4.
3.READ DTC.
Read the DTC after driving the vehicle at 40 km/h (25 MPH) or more.
Is DTC displayed?
Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)">
Warning Light Illumination Pattern > VDC WARNING LIGHT AND VDC INDICATOR LIGHT DO NOT GO OFF">Go to Step 4.
4.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 WARNING LIGHT AND VDC INDICATOR LIGHT DO NOT GO OFF">Go to Step 5.
5.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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