Brake Warning Light (EBD Warning Light)/Electronic Parking Brake Warning Light Does Not Go Off

Detecting condition: 

• Defective combination meter
• Brake warning light circuit is shorted.
• Defective sensor/connector
• Defective CAN communication

Trouble symptom: 

Electronic parking brake warning light/brake system warning light does not go off when the engine is started.

Wiring diagram: 

Parking brake/brake fluid level warning light system Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>PARKING BRAKE/BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM>WIRING DIAGRAM

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1. CHECK INSTALLATION OF VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U CONNECTOR  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
   2. Check that the VDC Control Module & H/U connector is inserted until it is locked by clamp.

   Is the connector firmly inserted?

   Yes  : Go to  2.

   No  : Insert the VDC Control Module & H/U connector until it is locked by clamp.

2. READ DTC  .

   Read the DTC of [Brake Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 

   Is DTC displayed?

   Yes  : Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST 

   No  : Go to  3.

3. CHECK LAN SYSTEM  .

   Check the LAN system. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

   Is the check result OK?

   Yes  : Go to  4.

   No  : Perform the diagnosis for LAN system.

4. CHECK VDC CONTROL MODULE  .

   Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read data of [Parking System Warning Light] in the [Data Monitor] of [Brake Control]. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR 

   Is [Parking System Warning Light] set to [ON]?

   Yes  : Replace the VDC Control Module & H/U. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U)

   No  : Go to  5.

5. CHECK BRAKE FLUID AMOUNT  .

   Check the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir tank of master cylinder.

   Does the level of the brake fluid amount fall between the lines of "MAX" and "MIN"?

   Yes  : Go to  6.

   No  : Replenish brake fluid to the specified value.

6. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
   2. Disconnect the level switch connector (B99) from master cylinder.
   3. Measure the resistance of master cylinder terminals.

      Terminals 

      No. 1 - No. 2:

   Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?

   Yes  : Go to  7.

   No  : Replace the master cylinder. Ref. to BRAKE>MASTER CYLINDER

7. CHECK GROUND SHORT OF HARNESS  .
   1. Disconnect the connector from VDC Control Module.
   2. Measure the resistance between VDC Control Module connector and chassis ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B66) No. 27 - Chassis ground:

   Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?

   Yes  : Go to  8.

   No  : Repair the harness between VDC Control Module and brake fluid level switch.

8. CHECK COMBINATION METER  .

   Check the combination meter. Ref. to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

   Is the check result OK?

   Yes  : Replace the VDC Control Module & H/U. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U)

   No  : Replace the combination meter. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER>REMOVAL