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.

1. 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.

2. CHECK ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT  .

   Turn the ignition switch to ON. (Engine OFF)

   Does electronic parking brake warning light illuminate?

   Yes:  Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>LIST .

   No:  Go to  3.

3. CHECK VEHICLE CONDITION  .

   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.

4. CHECK DRIVING CONDITION  .

   Was the vehicle running except on the free roller?

   Yes:  Normal.

   No:  Go to  5.

5. CHECK OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE  .
   1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory  . Ref. to COMMON (diag)>CLEAR MEMORY .
   2. Execute the inspection mode  . Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>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.