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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014OUTBACK 2.5I, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLVEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)DTC C0041 ECMDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard Trans

Diagnostic Procedure

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Diagnostic Procedure
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK VDCCM&H/U GROUND CIRCUIT. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the connector from the VDCCM&H/U.
  3. Measure the resistance between VDCCM&H/U and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B310) No. 13 - Chassis ground: 

 Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Go to step 2  . Repair the VDCCM&H/U ground harness.
2 CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNECTORS.  Is there poor contact of the connector between the battery, ignition switch and VDCCM&H/U? Repair the connector. Go to step 3  .
3 CHECK CAUSE OF SIGNAL NOISE.  Are the radio wave devices and electronic components installed correctly? Go to step 4  . Install the radio wave devices and electronic components properly.
4 CHECK CAUSE OF SIGNAL NOISE.  Is there a noise source (such as an antenna) installed near the sensor harness and VDCCM? Install the noise sources apart from sensor harness and VDCCM. Go to step 5  .
5 CHECK VDCCM&H/U. 
  1. Connect all connectors.
  2. Clear the memory. < Refer to CLEAR MEMORY MODE . >
  3. Perform the Inspection Mode. < Refer to INSPECTION MODE . >
  4. Read the DTC.
 Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the VDCCM&H/U. < Refer to VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM&H/U) . > Go to step 6  .
6 CHECK OTHER DTC DETECTION.  Is any other DTC displayed? Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. < Refer to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > Temporary poor contact occurs.
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