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DTC B281C: Incompatible With Eyesight (EPS)

Detected when the EPS Control Module does not recognize EyeSight.

DTC detecting condition: 

The EPS Control Module does not recognize EyeSight.

Trouble symptom: 

All functions of EyeSight system do not operate.

  1. CHECK DTC. 

    Read the DTC related to EyeSight using the Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC CODE (S) DISPLAY .

    Is DTC U**** displayed? (Current malfunction)

    Yes:  Perform the diagnosis for LAN system. Refer to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE . Go to  2.

    No:  Go to  3.

  2. CHECK DTC. 

    Read the DTC related to EyeSight using the Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC CODE (S) DISPLAY .

    Does DTC B281C stay as a current malfunction?

    Yes:  Go to  3.

    No:  Perform the memory clear for EyeSight using the Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR MEMORY MODE .

  3. CHECK CURRENT DATA. 

    Confirm the current data «EyeSight Specification» of EyeSight using Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>READ CURRENT DATA .

    Does the data show «Yes»?

    Yes:  Go to  4.

    No:  Go to  5.

  4. CHECK CURRENT DATA. 

    Confirm the current data «EyeSight Recognition Status (EPS)» of EyeSight using Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>READ CURRENT DATA .

    Does the data show «Detect»?

    Yes:  Replace the stereo camera. Refer to EYESIGHT>STEREO CAMERA>REMOVAL .

    No:  Replace the EPS Control Module. Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE>NOTE .

  5. CHECK CURRENT DATA. 

    Confirm the current data «EyeSight Recognition Status (EPS)» of EyeSight using Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>READ CURRENT DATA .

    Does the data show «Detect»?

    Yes:  Replace the EPS Control Module and combination meter. Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE>NOTE . Refer to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER>REMOVAL .

    No:  Replace the combination meter. Refer to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER>REMOVAL .