DTC C1985: Forbidden State Of Dynamic Actuator Operation

DTC detecting condition: 

This malfunction is stored if dynamic parking through the electronic parking brake actuator does not operate.

Trouble symptom: 

Parking brake system does not operate.

Failure detection pattern: 

• "Primary" (high-priority diagnosis)

Warning light/indicator light: 

The combination of DTC and warning light display may differ from the list depending on vehicle conditions and driving conditions at the time of failure detection.

• ABS warning light -
• VDC warning light & VDC operation indicator light -
• Electronic parking brake warning light (red)◦
• Brake warning light (EBD warning light) (red) -

1. CHECK DETECTION OF OTHER DTCS FOR 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 .

   NOTE: This DTC is stored for other malfunctions.

   No:  GO TO  2.

2. CHECK OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE  .
   1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory of [Brake Control]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR MEMORY .
   2. Execute the inspection mode. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>INSPECTION MODE .

   Does it operate properly?

   Yes:  Currently, it is normal. There may have been a temporary poor contact in the harness and connector or a temporary noise interference.

   No:  Replace the VDCCM & H/U. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U) .