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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2013 Subaru Outback Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Parking Brake DTCS
PARKING BRAKE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) LIST
| DTC | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| C0221 | Parking switch malfunction | < Refer to DTC C0221 PARKING POSITION SWITCH , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0222 | Hill hold switch malfunction | < Refer to DTC C0222 HILL HOLD SWITCH CIRCUIT , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0231 | Malfunction signal reception from ECM | < Refer to DTC C0231 ECM FAILURE , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0232 | Malfunction signal reception from TCM | < Refer to DTC C0232 AT ABNORMAL , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0233 | Malfunction of neutral position switch, back-up light switch | < Refer to DTC C0233 MT SHIFT SWITCH CIRCUIT , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0234 | Malfunction signal reception from VDC CM | < Refer to DTC C0234 VDC FAILURE , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0235 | No match of IGN input | < Refer to DTC C0235 IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0236 | Malfunction signal of stereo camera received | < Refer to DTC C0236 CRUISE CONTROLLER COMMUNICATION ERROR , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0241 | Electronic parking brake control module is faulty. | < Refer to DTC C0241 ELECTRICAL CONTROL MODULE , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0242 | Electronic parking brake control module power supply voltage is faulty. | < Refer to DTC C0242 POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE FAILURE , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| Electronic parking brake control module inner power supply voltage is faulty. | < Refer to DTC C0242 INTERNAL POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE ABNORMAL , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > | |
| C0243 | Electronic parking brake control module parameter selection failure | < Refer to DTC C0243 PARAMETER SELECTION ERROR , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0251 | Actuator line of the electronic parking brake control module is faulty. | < Refer to DTC C0251 ACTUATOR LINE (ABNORMAL) , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0252 | Electronic parking brake control module motor is faulty. | < Refer to DTC C0252 MOTOR MALFUNCTION , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0253 | Actuator stroke excess | < Refer to DTC C0253 ACTUATOR STROKE EXCESS , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0261 | Defective CAN communication | < Refer to DTC C0261 IMPROPER CAN COMMUNICATION , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0262 | CAN signal not received from TCM | < Refer to DTC C0262 TCM COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0263 | CAN signal not received from ECM | < Refer to DTC C0263 ECM COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0264 | CAN signal not received from VDC CM | < Refer to DTC C0264 VDC COMMUNICATION SYSTEM , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0265 | CAN signal not received from body integrated unit | < Refer to DTC C0265 BODY INTEGRATED MODULE COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0266 | CAN signal not received from stereo camera | < Refer to DTC C0266 CRUISE CONTROLLER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0267 | CAN signal not received from combination meter | < Refer to DTC C0267 METER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0271 | Defective force sensor | < Refer to DTC C0271 FORCE SENSOR LINE (ABNORMAL) , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0272 | Defective temperature sensor | < Refer to DTC C0272 TEMPERATURE SENSOR LINE (ABNORMAL) , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0273 | Defective stroke sensor | < Refer to DTC C0273 STROKE SENSOR LINE (ABNORMAL) , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0274 | Defective clutch sensor | < Refer to DTC C0274 CLUTCH SENSOR CIRCUIT , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0275 | Defective longitudinal G sensor | < Refer to DTC C0275 LONGITUDINAL G SENSOR CIRCUIT , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0281 | Stop in the middle of stroke while actuator operation | < Refer to DTC C0281 MID STOP CONDITION , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
| C0282 | Perform the emergency cancel. | < Refer to DTC C0282 EMERGENCY CANCEL STATUS , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). > |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.