VDC Warning Light And VDC Indicator Light Do Not Go Off: Trouble Symptom
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When starting the engine, the VDC warning light & VDC indicator light remains lit.
| Step | Check | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 READ DTC. Read the DTC. < Refer to READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > |
Is DTC displayed? | Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. < Refer to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > | Go to step 2 . |
| 2 CHECK ENGINE. | Does the malfunction indicator light illuminate? | Repair the engine. < Refer to READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > < Refer to READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > | Go to step 3 . |
| 3 CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE. Warm up the engine, and check if the VDC warning light & VDC indicator light illumination condition changes. |
When the engine coolant temperature is too low, the VDC warning light & VDC indicator light illuminates. Do the lights go off when the engine is warmed up? | Normal If DTC is recorded, clear the memory. < Refer to CLEAR MEMORY MODE . > | Go to step 4 . |
| 4 CHECK LAN SYSTEM. Perform the diagnosis for LAN system. < Refer to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . > |
Is there any fault in LAN system? | Perform the diagnosis according to DTC for LAN system. < Refer to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > | Go to step 5 . |
| 5 CHECK COMBINATION METER. Check the combination meter. < Refer to INSPECTION , Combination Meter System. > |
Is combination meter OK? | Replace the VDCCM&H/U. < Refer to VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM& H/U) . > | Replace the combination meter. < Refer to COMBINATION METER . > |