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VDC Control Module Parameter Selection

NOTE:
  • When the VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U is replaced with a replacement part, be sure to perform the parameter selection/registration to the VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U using this function.
  • To check the applied model, refer to the "Model number plate" attached to the vehicle. Ref. to IDENTIFICATION .
  • If you entered a wrong applied model, you can re-write it.
  • When the registration has not been performed, the DTC code "Parameter" is detected together with the ABS/EBD/VDC warning light illumination.
  • This function can be used for the replacement part of VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U.
  1. Perform selection of parameter.
    1. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor.
      NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Application help".
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. On <<Start>> display, select <<Diagnosis>>.
    4. On <<Vehicle selection>> display, input the target vehicle information and select <<Confirmed>>.
    5. On <<Main Menu>> display, select <<Each System>>.
    6. On <<Select System>> display, select <<Brake Control System>> and select <<Enter>>.
    7. On <<Select Function>> display, select <<Work Support>>.
    8. On <<Work Support>> display, select <<Selection of Parameter>>.
  2. Check the applied model and option code indicated on the "Model number plate". Ref. to IDENTIFICATION .
  3. Enter the applied model (alphanumeric characters) and press the <<Enter>> key.
  4. When the option code input screen appears after entering the applied model, enter the option code (alphanumeric characters), and press the <<Enter>> key.
  5. When the confirmation screen indicating the vehicle information appears, check that the correct applied model and grade are displayed and click the <<OK>> button.
    NOTE: When the displayed applied model and grade are different from those of the vehicle, perform registration operations again after clicking the <<OK>> button.
  6. Execute the Clear Memory Mode after parameter selection and registration operations because the DTC for "Parameter selection error" is memorized. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR MEMORY MODE .