DTC B1577 IMM Control Module EEPROM: DTC Detecting Condition

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION DTC Detecting Condition
  • Defective keyless access CM
  • When inaccessible to ROM in keyless access CM.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK DTC.Β 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  2. Perform the clear memory operation of ECM.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  4. Remove and install the battery.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  6. After 5 seconds or more, read DTC.
Is P1577 displayed? Replace the keyless access CM. < Refer to KEYLESS ACCESS CM . > System is normal.


  • ID code box malfunction
  • When inaccessible to ROM in ID code box.
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK DTC.Β 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  2. Perform the clear memory operation of ECM.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  4. Register the ID code box.
  5. Read the DTC again.
Is P1577 displayed? Replace the ID code box. < Refer to ID CODE BOX . > System is normal.
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