2021 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Ventilation Seat DTCS

VENTILATION SEAT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION

DTC Reference
B14CE Ref. to VENTILATION SEAT (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>DTC B14CE SEAT VENTILATION SYSTEM HIGH VOLTAGE .
B14CF Ref. to VENTILATION SEAT (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>DTC B14CF SEAT VENTILATION SYSTEM LOW VOLTAGE .
U0074 Ref. to VENTILATION SEAT (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>DTC U0074 CONTROL MODULE COMMUNICATION BUS "BODY-CAN" OFF .
U0140 Ref. to VENTILATION SEAT (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>DTC U0140 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH BODY CONTROL MODULE .
U0162 Ref. to VENTILATION SEAT (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>DTC U0162 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH AUDIO VISUAL NAVIGATION DISPLAY MODULE .
U0164 Ref. to VENTILATION SEAT (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>DTC U0164 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH HVAC CONTROL MODULE .
U0422 Ref. to VENTILATION SEAT (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>DTC U0422 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM BODY CONTROL MODULE .
U0424 Ref. to VENTILATION SEAT (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>DTC U0424 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM HVAC CONTROL MODULE .
U0463 Ref. to VENTILATION SEAT (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>DTC U0463 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM NAVIGATION DISPLAY MODULE .
U1499 Ref. to VENTILATION SEAT TELEMATICS SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>DTC U1499 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM TELEMATICS SYSTEM .
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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.