DTC C1984: Brake Maintenance Mode

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DTC Detecting condition:

This malfunction is stored when the brake maintenance mode is in progress.

Trouble symptom:

Parking brake system does not operate.

NOTE: If any other DTC is detected, start the diagnosis beginning from that DTC .

CHECK ELECTRONIC PARKING MODE .
Is the brake maintenance mode in progress?

Yes: Currently, it is normal. Although DTC C1984 is input during the brake maintenance mode, it is normal. Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM>OPERATION>BRAKE MAINTENANCE MODE .

No: Go to 2.
CHECK OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE .
1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory of [Brake Control]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAG)>CLEAR MEMORY .
2. Apply the electronic parking brake several times.
3. Read the DTC of [Brake Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS) (HEV)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
Is DTC stored regardless of whether the electronic parking brake operates or does not operate?

Yes: Replace the VDCCM and H/U. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U) .

No: Go to 3.
CHECK DETECTION OF OTHER DTCS FOR VDC .
Read the DTC of [Brake Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS) (HEV)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

Is any other DTC displayed?

Yes: Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS) (HEV)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .

Perform the diagnosis from step 1 again, and if the same DTC is stored, replace the VDCCM and H/U. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U) .

No: Currently, it is normal. There may have been a temporary poor contact in the harness and connector or a temporary noise interference.