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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLVEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION PATTERNELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT IS BLINKINGTROUBLE SYMPTOM
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Electronic Parking Brake Indicator Light Is Blinking: Trouble Symptom

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Trouble Symptom

Electronic parking brake may not operate properly.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK VDCCM & H/U. 
NOTE: If VDCCM & H/U was not replaced, start the diagnosis from step 2.
 Was electronic parking brake operated after replacement of VDCCM & H/U? Go to step 2  . 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? Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. < Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > Go to step 3  .
3 CHECK VEHICLE CONDITION.  Is the brake condition other than overheating?
Is the electronic parking brake is operated except on a steep road?		 Normal Go to step 4  .
4 CHECK DRIVING CONDITION.  Was the vehicle running except on the free roller? Normal Go to step 5  .
5 CHECK OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE. 
  1. Perform the Clear Memory Mode. < Ref. to CLEAR MEMORY MODE . >
  2. Perform the Inspection Mode. < Ref. to INSPECTION MODE . >
 Does electronic parking brake operation indicator light blink? Replace the VDCCM & H/U. < Ref. to VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U) . > Electronic parking brake was temporarily prohibited.
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