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.
2021 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
DTC U0422: Invalid Data Received From Body Control Module
DTC detecting condition:Β
CAN data from body integrated unit is abnormal.
Trouble symptom:Β
- High beam assist status is not displayed correctly in the advanced equipment screen.
- Door mirror/seat position settings do not cooperate by user with Driver Monitoring System ON.
- After the "Welcome" is displayed, even if the ignition is turned to ACC ON, the screen remains in black and the system does not startup.
- When the ignition is turned to ACC ON while the "Welcome" screen is being displayed, the screen remains the same.
- When the driver's door is opened while the "Good-bye" screen is being displayed, the screen remains the same.
- Frequency of advice to take a rest increases.
- Brightness of multi-function display does not change.
- Brake light status is not displayed correctly in the advanced equipment screen.
- Headlight status is not displayed correctly in the advanced equipment screen.
- Front fog light status is not displayed correctly in the advanced equipment screen.
- Rear fog light status is not displayed correctly in the advanced equipment screen.
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" OFFΒ .
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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.
