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DTC C0045 Incorrect VDC Control Module Specifications: Trouble Symptom

NOTE: When parameter selection for VDCCM is improper, this DTC may be memorized.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK VDCCM&H/U IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL. 
Check the identification symbol attached on the H/U.
Identification symbol: V1
Is the identification symbol correct? Go to step 2  . Replace the VDCCM&H/U. Ref. to VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM&H/U) .
2 CHECK PARAMETER SELECTED IN VDCCM. 
Ref. to PARAMETER CHECK , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.
Does the parameter registered in the VDCCM match the relevant vehicle? Go to step 3  . Select and register the correct parameter. Ref. to PARAMETER SELECTION , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.
3 CHECK TCM SPECIFICATION. 
Check the TCM specification.
Is the specification of TCM same as vehicle specification? Go to step 4  . Replace the TCM. Ref. to TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) . Ref. to TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) .
4 CHECK AT SYSTEM OR CVT SYSTEM. 
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Check the DTC in AT system or CVT system.
Is DTC of AT system or CVT system displayed? Repair the AT system or CVT system. Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . Go to step 5  .
5 CHECK ECM SPECIFICATION. 
Check the ECM specification.
Is the specification of ECM same as vehicle specification? Go to step 6  . Replace the ECM. Ref. to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) . Ref. to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) . Ref. to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) .
6 CHECK VDCCM&H/U. 
  1. Connect all connectors.
  2. Clear the memory. Ref. to CLEAR MEMORY MODE .
  3. Perform the Inspection Mode. Ref. to INSPECTION MODE .
  4. Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the VDCCM&H/U. Ref. to VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM&H/U) . Go to step 7  .
7 CHECK OTHER DTC DETECTION.  Is any other DTC displayed? Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . It results from a temporary noise interference.