2016 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

VDC Control Module Parameter Selection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Subaru WRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
  • When the VDC Control Module & H/U is replaced with a replacement part, be sure to perform the parameter selection/registration to the VDC Control Module & H/U using this function. 
  • To check the applied model, refer to the "Model number plate" attached to the vehicle. Ref. to  IDENTIFICATION  . 
  • If you entered a wrong applied model, you can re-write it. 
  • When the registration has not been performed, the DTC code [SELECTED PARAMETER] is detected together with the ABS/EBD/VDC warning light illumination. 
  • This function can be used for the replacement part of VDC Control Module & H/U. 
  1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, select [Selection of Parameter] in [Work Support] of [Brake Control]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>WORK SUPPORT .
  2. Check the applied model and option code indicated on the "Model number plate". Ref. to IDENTIFICATION .
  3. Enter the applied model (alphanumeric characters) and click the [OK] button.
  4. When the option code input screen appears after entering the applied model, enter the option code (alphanumeric characters), and click the [OK] button.
  5. When the confirmation screen indicating the vehicle information appears, check that the correct applied model and grade are displayed and click the [OK] button.
    NOTE:

    When the displayed applied model and grade are different from those of the vehicle, click the [OK] button and then perform the registration operation again. 

  6. Execute the Clear Memory Mode after parameter selection and registration operations because the DTC for "Parameter selection error" is memorized. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR MEMORY .
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