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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLVEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION PATTERNVDC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFFWIRING DIAGRAM
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

VDC Off Indicator Light Does Not Go Off: Wiring Diagram

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Wiring Diagram
NOTE: For the coupling connector, refer to "WIRING SYSTEM".

Vehicle dynamics control system < Ref. to appropriate wiring diagram in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM article. >

Fig 1: VDC OFF Indicator Light - Wiring Diagram
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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 VDC OFF SWITCH. 
Remove and check VDC OFF switch. < Ref. to VDC OFF SWITCH . >		 Is the VDC OFF switch normal? Go to step 3  . Replace the VDC OFF switch.
3 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 

    (B310) No. 1 - Chassis ground: 

 Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Check the VDC OFF switch circuit. Go to step 4  .
4 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 5  .
5 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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