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Abs Warning Light Does Not Go Off

DETECTING CONDITION: 

TROUBLE SYMPTOM: 

ABS warning light does not go off when starting the engine.

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 CHECK VDCCM. 
Display the current data of VDCCM using Subaru Select Monitor.
Is the «ABS Warning Lamp» ON? Go to step . Go to step .
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 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 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 CHECK COMBINATION METER. 
Check the combination meter. <Ref. to SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY MODE , OPERATION, Combination Meter System.>
Is the check result 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.>