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DTC C0045 Different VDC Control Module Specification

DTC DETECTING CONDITION: 

Different control module specification

TROUBLE SYMPTOM: 

INSPECTION DETAILS - DIFFERENT VDC CONTROL MODULE SPECIFICATION

Step Check Yes No
1. CHECK VDCCM&H/U SPECIFICATION. 
Check the identification mark of VDCCM&H/U.
Identification mark of VDCCM&H/U 
Wagon model OUTBACK 3.0 R: G5 
Sedan model OUTBACK 3.0 R: GB 
Is the identification mark of VDCCM&H/U the same as vehicle specification? Go to step . Replace the VDCCM&H/U. < Ref. to VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM/U) . >
2. CHECK TCM SPECIFICATION. 
Check the TCM specification.
Is the specification of TCM same as vehicle specification? Go to step . Replace the TCM. < Ref. to TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) .> < Ref. to TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) . >
3. CHECK AT SYSTEM. 
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Check the DTC in AT system.
Is DTC of AT system displayed? Repair the AT system. Go to step .
4. CHECK ECM SPECIFICATION. 
Check the ECM specification.
Is the specification of ECM same as vehicle specification? Go to step . Replace the ECM. < Ref. to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) , for (H4SO) model, ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) , for (H4DOTC) model & ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) , for (H6DO) model.
5. CHECK VDCCM&H/U. 
  1. Connect all the connectors.
  2. Erase the memory.
  3. Perform the inspection mode.
  4. Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the VDCCM&H/U. Go to step .
6. CHECK OTHER DTC DETECTION.  Is any other DTC displayed? Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. It results from a temporary noise interference.