DTC C1422: VDC Interruption For Engine Convenience

DTC detecting condition: 

A fault is detected if engine control prohibition flag from ECM is received.

Trouble symptom: 

VSC (VDC) does not operate.

1. CHECK COOPERATION CONTROL FEASIBILITY OF ECM USING SUBARU SELECT MONITOR  .
   1. Start the engine, and run the engine at idle approximately 5 minutes.
   2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read data of [E/G Torque Down Control Stop Flag] in the [Data Monitor] of [Brake Control]. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .

   Is the [E/G Torque Down Control Stop Flag] set to [1]?

   Yes:  Go to  4.

   No:  Go to  2.

2. CHECK WARNING LIGHT  .

   Check whether the VSC (VDC) warning light illuminates after driving for 1 minute or more at a speed of 10 km/h (6 MPH) or more.

   Does the VSC (VDC) warning light illuminate?

   Yes:  Go to  3.

   No:  VSC (VDC) system is normal. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory of [Brake Control]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR MEMORY .

   NOTE: DTC may be recorded if cranking is performed during driving.
3. CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNECTORS  .

   Is there poor contact of ECM connector?

   Yes:  Repair the connector.

   No:  Go to  4.

4. CHECK DTC OF ECM  .

   Read the DTC of [Engine] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

   Are any DTCs displayed?

   Yes:  Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .

   No:  Go to  5.

5. CHECK VSC (VDC) CONTROL MODULE & H/U  .
   1. Connect all connectors.
   2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory of [Brake Control]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR MEMORY .
   3. Execute the inspection mode. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>INSPECTION MODE .
   4. Read the DTC of [Brake Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

   Is the same DTC displayed?

   Yes:  Replace the VSC (VDC) Control Module & H/U. Ref. to VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL>VSC (VDC) CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VSCCM & H/U) .

   No:  Go to  6.

6. CHECK DETECTION OF OTHER DTCS FOR VSC (VDC)  .

   Read the DTC of [Brake Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

   Is any other DTC displayed?

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

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