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DTC C1431: At

DTC detecting condition: 

A fault is detected if malfunction flag is received from TCM.

Trouble symptom: 

  1. CHECK TCM  .
    1. Start the engine.
    2. Read the DTC of [Transmission] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

      Are any DTCs displayed?

      Yes  : Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC. Refer to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>LIST .

      No  : Go to  2.

  2. CHECK VDCCM&H/U  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. After turning the ignition switch to ON for approx. 10 seconds, turn it to OFF.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON again.
    4. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory of [Brake Control]. Refer to COMMON (DIAG)>CLEAR MEMORY .
    5. Execute the inspection mode. Refer to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>Inspection Mode .
    6. Read the DTC of [Brake Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

      Is the same DTC displayed?

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

      No  : Go to  3.

  3. CHECK DETECTION OF OTHER DTCS FOR VDC  .

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

    Is any other DTC displayed?

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

    No  : Currently, it is normal. There may have been a temporary poor contact in the harness and connector or a temporary noise interference.