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DTC C0045 Incorrect VDC Control Module Specifications: Trouble Symptom

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: When parameter selection for VDCCM is improper, this DTC may be memorized.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHART

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK VDCCM REPLACEMENT HISTORY.  Is there replacement history of VDCCM alone? Go to step 2  . Go to step 3  .
2 CHECK VDCCM IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. 
Check the identification number on the sticker attached on the VDCCM side.		 Is the identification number correct?
AT:S1
MT:S2		 Go to step 4  . Replace the VDCCM only.
3 CHECK VDCCM&H/U IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. 
Check the identification number stamped on the upper side of the H/U.		 Is the identification number correct?
AT:S1
MT:S2		 Go to step 4  . Replace the VDCCM&H/U.
4 CHECK PARAMETER SELECTED FOR VDCCM. 
<Ref. to PARAMETER CHECK , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >		 Does the parameter registered to the VDCCM match with the target vehicle? Go to step 5  . Select and register the correct parameter. <Ref. to PARAMETER SELECTION , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
5 CHECK TCM SPECIFICATION. 
Check the TCM specification.		 Is the specification of TCM same as vehicle specification? Go to step 6  . Replace the TCM. <Ref. to TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) . >
6 CHECK AT SYSTEM. 
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Check the DTC in AT system.
 Is DTC of AT system displayed? Repair the AT system. Go to step 7  .
7 CHECK ECM SPECIFICATION. 
Check the ECM specification.		 Is the specification of ECM same as vehicle specification? Go to step 8  . Replace the ECM. <Ref. to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) . > <Ref. to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) . >
8 CHECK THE VDCCM&H/U. 
  1. Connect all connectors.
  2. Erase the memory.
  3. Perform the Inspection Mode.
  4. Read the DTC.
 Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the VDCCM only. Go to step 9  .
9 CHECK OTHER DTC DETECTION.  Is any other DTC displayed? Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. It results from a temporary noise interference.
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