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DTC C0045: Incorrect VDC Control Module Specifications

DTC detecting condition:

Different control module specification

Trouble symptom:

ABS does not operate.
VDC does not operate.
EyeSight does not operate.

NOTE: When parameter selection for VDCCM is improper, this DTC may be memorized.

Step	Check	Yes	No
1 CHECK VDCCM & H/U IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL. Check the identification symbol attached on the H/U. Ref. to SPECIFICATION , General Description.	Is the identification symbol correct?	Go to step 2 .	Replace the VDCCM & H/U. Ref. to VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U) .
2 CHECK PARAMETER SELECTED IN VDCCM. Ref. to PARAMETER CHECK , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.	Does the parameter registered in the VDCCM match the relevant vehicle?	Go to step 3 .	Select and register the correct parameter. Ref. to PARAMETER SELECTION , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.
3 CHECK TCM SPECIFICATION. Check the TCM specification.	Is the specification of TCM same as vehicle specification?	Go to step 4 .	Replace the TCM. Ref. to Transmission Control Module (TCM) .
4 CHECK CVT SYSTEM. Start the engine. Read the DTC of the CVT system. Ref. to Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .	Is DTC of CVT system displayed?	Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. Ref. to List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .	Go to step 5 .
5 CHECK ECM SPECIFICATION. Check the ECM specification.	Is the specification of ECM same as vehicle specification?	Go to step 6 .	Replace the ECM. Ref. to Engine Control Module (ECM) .
6 CHECK ENGINE SYSTEM. Start the engine. Read DTC of the engine system. Ref. to Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .	Is engine system DTC displayed?	Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. Ref. to List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .	Go to step 7 .
7 CHECK VDCCM & H/U. Perform the Clear Memory Mode. Ref. to CLEAR MEMORY MODE . Perform the Inspection Mode. Ref. to INSPECTION MODE . Read the DTC. Ref. to READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .	Is the same DTC displayed?	Replace the VDCCM & H/U. Ref. to VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U) .	Go to step 8 .
8 CHECK DETECTION OF OTHER DTCS FOR VDC. Ref. to READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .	Is any other DTC displayed?	Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .	Currently, it is normal. There may have been a temporary poor contact in the harness and connector or a temporary noise interference.