Communication Error Display

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Communication Error Display

When the following error code is displayed in the odo/trip meter, inspect the communication circuit since the communication malfunction is generated between each control module. < Ref. BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE , . >

Fig 1: Identifying Communication Error Display
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PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHART

Error code Remarks
PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHART

Er IU Malfunction in integrated unit
Er - Simultaneous malfunction of high/low speed CAN communication
Er HC Malfunction of high-speed CAN communication
Er LC Malfunction of low-speed CAN communication
Er EG EGI Communication malfunction
Er TC TCM Communication malfunction
Er Ab ABSCM/VDCCM Communication malfunction
Er SP ABSCM/VDCCM DTC information, vehicle speed pulse malfunction
Er SS Wheel speed data malfunction
RENDER: 1.0x

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