Safety Warning
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.
2016 Subaru Forester 2.0XT PremiumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Body Control System
BODY CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST
| DTC | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| None | Communication for initializing impossible | Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Subaru Select Monitor > COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE . |
| B1010 | INTEG. UNIT SYSTEM ERROR | Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC B1010 INTEG. UNIT SYSTEM ERROR . |
| B1011 | BATT P/SUPPLY MALFUNCTION CONT | Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC B1011 BATT P/SUPPLY MALFUNCTION CONT . |
| B1012 | BATT P/SUPPLY MALFUNCTION BACKUP | Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC B1012 BATT P/SUPPLY MALFUNCTION BACKUP . |
| B1013 | IGNITION POWER FAILURE | Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC B1013 IGNITION POWER FAILURE . |
| B1014 | ACC POWER FAILURE | Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC B1014 ACC POWER FAILURE . |
| B1015 | KEY INTERLOCK CIRCUIT ABNORMAL | Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC B1015 KEY INTERLOCK CIRCUIT ABNORMAL . |
| B1016 | SHIFT LOCK CIRCUIT FAILURE | Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC B1016 SHIFT LOCK CIRCUIT FAILURE . |
| B1401 | M COLLATION NG | Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC B1401 M COLLATION NG . |
| B1402 | IMMOBILIZER KEY COLLATION NG | Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC B1402 IMMOBILIZER KEY COLLATION NG . |
| B1405 | SCU COLLATION NG | Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC B1405 SCU COLLATION NG . |
| B1406 | SCU_EEPROM_NG | Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC B1406 SCU_EEPROM_NG . |
| B1407 | M COMMUNICATION ABNORMAL | Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC B1407 M COMMUNICATION ABNORMAL . |
| B1408 | METER EEPROM ABNORMAL | Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC B1408 METER EEPROM ABNORMAL . |
| B1409 | SCU COMMUNICATION ABNORMAL | Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC B1409 SCU COMMUNICATION ABNORMAL . |
| B1410 | TRANSPONDER COMMUNICATION ABNORMAL | Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC B1410 TRANSPONDER COMMUNICATION ABNORMAL . |
| B1411 | IMMOBILIZER ANTENNA ABNORMAL | Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC B1411 IMMOBILIZER ANTENNA ABNORMAL . |
| B1500 | KEYLESS UART COM. MALFUNCTION | Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC U1500 KEYLESS UART COM. MALFUNCTION . |
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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.