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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLVEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION PATTERNABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFFTROUBLE SYMPTOM
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Abs Warning Light Does Not Go Off: Trouble Symptom

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Trouble Symptom

When starting the engine, the ABS warning light is kept on.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 READ DTC. 
Read the DTC. < Ref. to READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >		 Is DTC displayed? Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. < Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > Go to step 2  .
2 CHECK VDCCM. 
Display the current data of VDCCM using Subaru Select Monitor.		 Is the «ABS Warning Lamp» ON? Go to step 3  . Go to step 5  .
3 CHECK WARNING LIGHT. 
  1. Save the freeze frame data.
  2. Perform the Clear Memory Mode. < Ref. to CLEAR MEMORY MODE . >
 Does the ABS warning light go off? Normal Perform the Inspection Mode to check that the light does not turn ON again. Go to step 4  .
4 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. < Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > Go to step 5  .
5 CHECK LAN SYSTEM. 
Perform the diagnosis for LAN system. < Ref. to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . >		 Is there any fault in LAN system? Perform the diagnosis according to DTC for LAN system. < Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > Go to step 6  .
6 CHECK COMBINATION METER. 
Check the combination meter. < Ref. to SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY MODE , OPERATION, Combination Meter System. >		 Is combination meter OK? Replace the VDCCM & H/U. < Ref. to VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U) . > Replace the combination meter. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Combination Meter. >
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