2015 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inspection Mode E

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DTC Description & trouble part Condition
P0801 REVERSE INHIBIT CONTROL CIRCUIT/OPEN -
P0841 TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCH "A" CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE Perform inspection mode E three times
P0846 TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCH "B" CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE Perform inspection mode E three times
U0073 CONTROL MODULE COMMUNICATION BUS OFF -
U0100 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH ECM/PCM "A" -
U0122 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL MODULE -
U0128 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH PARK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE -
U0131 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE -
U0140 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH BODY CONTROL MODULE -
U0155 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) CONTROL MODULE -
U0162 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH AUDIO VISUAL NAVIGATION DISPLAY MODULE -
U0164 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH HVAC CONTROL MODULE -
U0401 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM ECM/PCM "A" -
U0416 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL MODULE -
U0417 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM PARK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE -
U0420 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE -
U0422 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM BODY CONTROL MODULE -
U0423 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER CONTROL MODULE -
U0424 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM HVAC CONTROL MODULE -
U0463 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM NAVIGATION DISPLAY MODULE -
U1235 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH EyeSight -
U1433 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM EyeSight -
U1C00 INVALID AUTHENTICATION DATA RECEIVED FROM GATEWAY -
U1C07 INVALID AUTHENTICATION DATA RECEIVED FROM ECM/PCM PU-BUS -
U1C08 INVALID AUTHENTICATION DATA RECEIVED FROM VDC PU-BUS -
U1D00 CONTINUINGLY INVALID AUTHENTICATION DATA RECEIVED FROM GATEWAY -
U1D07 CONTINUINGLY INVALID AUTHENTICATION DATA RECEIVED FROM ECM/PCM PU-BUS -
U1D08 INVALID AUTHENTICATION DATA RECEIVED FROM VDC PU-BUS -
U1E00 LOST COMMUNICATION OF AUTHENTICATION DATA WITH GATEWAY "A" PU-BUS -
U1E07 LOST COMMUNICATION OF AUTHENTICATION DATA WITH ECM/PCM PU-BUS -
U1E08 LOST COMMUNICATION OF AUTHENTICATION DATA WITH VDC PU-BUS -

Diagnostic procedure:Β 

  1. Check the readiness code of [Transmission] using Subaru Select Monitor and confirm that the diagnosis is not completed. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>ALL READINESS DIAGNOSTIC CODE(S)Β 
  2. Start the engine.
  3. Check the readiness code of [Transmission] using Subaru Select Monitor and confirm that the diagnosis is completed. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>ALL READINESS DIAGNOSTIC CODE(S)Β 
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.