2021 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

DTC U0416: Invalid Data Received From Vehicle Dynamics Control Module

DTC detecting condition: 

CAN data from VDCCM is abnormal.

Trouble symptom: 

  • The on-screen tire angle in the left side of the preventive safety screen (powertrain display) does not change.
  • The on-screen tire display in the left side of the preventive safety screen (powertrain display) is not shown properly.
  • The on-screen powertrain in the left side of the preventive safety screen (powertrain display) is not shown properly.
  • The X-MODE icon in the left side of the preventive safety screen (powertrain display) is not shown properly.
  • The VDC operation icon in the left side of the preventive safety screen (powertrain display) is not shown properly.
  • The HDC operation icon in the left side of the preventive safety screen (powertrain display) is not shown properly.
NOTE: For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC U0074. Ref. to MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>DTC U0074: CONTROL MODULE COMMUNICATION BUS "BODY-CAN" OFF .
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