Electronic Parking Brake Indicator Light Is Blinking
Detecting condition:
- When VDCCM&H/U was replaced
- When fault was detected or electronic parking brake switch was operated under faulty condition
- When electronic parking brake switch was operated during maintenance mode
- When electronic parking brake was operated while the vehicle was running on the free roller or while the tires were rotating with a help of the free roller
- When electronic parking brake was operated with the brake high in temperature or operated on a steep slope
Trouble symptom:
Electronic parking brake may not operate properly.
- 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?
Yes : Go to 2 .
No : It is normal if the electronic parking brake operation indicator light comes on by operating the electronic parking brake and goes off by disengaging.
- CHECK ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT
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Turn the ignition switch to ON. (Engine OFF)
Does electronic parking brake warning light illuminate?
Yes : Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
No : Go to 3 .
- CHECK VEHICLE CONDITION
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Is the brake condition other than overheating?
Is the electronic parking brake is operated except on a steep road?
Yes : Normal.
No : Go to 4 .
- CHECK DRIVING CONDITION
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Was the vehicle running except on the free roller?
Yes : Normal.
No : Go to 5 .
- CHECK OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
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- Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory.
Ref. to COMMON (DIAG)>CLEAR MEMORY .
- Execute the inspection mode.
Does electronic parking brake operation indicator light blink?
Yes : Replace the VDCCM&H/U. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM&H/U) .
No : Electronic parking brake was temporarily prohibited.
- Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory.