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DTC C0045 Incorrect VDC Control Module Specifications: Trouble Symptom

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: When parameter selection for VDCCM is improper, this DTC may be memorized.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHART

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK VDCCM REPLACEMENT HISTORY.  Is there history of VDCCM replacement by itself? Go to step 2.  Go to step .
2 CHECK VDCCM IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL. 
Check the identification symbol of the seal attached on the side of the VDCCM.
Is the identification symbol correct?
AT: Z6
MT: Z7
Go to step 4.  Replace the VDCCM only. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&amp;H/U). >
3 CHECK VDCCM&H/U IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL. 
Check the identification symbol stamped on the upper part of the H/U.
Is the identification symbol correct?
AT: Z6
MT: Z7
Go to step 4.  Replace the VDCCM&H/U. < Ref. to VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM&H/U) . >
4 CHECK PARAMETER SELECTED IN VDCCM. 
< Ref. to PARAMETER CHECK , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
Does the parameter registered in the VDCCM match the relevant vehicle? Go to step 5.  Select and register the correct parameter. < Ref. to PARAMETER SELECTION , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
5 CHECK TCM SPECIFICATION. 
Check the TCM specification.
Is the specification of TCM same as vehicle specification? Go to step 6.  Replace the TCM. < Ref. to TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) . >
6 CHECK AT SYSTEM. 
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Check the DTC in AT system.
Is DTC of AT system displayed? Repair the AT system. < Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > Go to step .
7 CHECK ECM SPECIFICATION. 
Check the ECM specification.
Is the specification of ECM same as vehicle specification? Go to step 8.  Replace the ECM. < Ref. to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) . > < Ref. to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) . >
8 CHECK VDCCM&H/U. 
  1. Connect all connectors.
  2. Clear the memory. < Ref. to CLEAR MEMORY MODE . >
  3. Perform the Inspection Mode. < Ref. to INSPECTION MODE . >
  4. Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the VDCCM only. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&amp;H/U). > Go to step .
9 CHECK OTHER DTC DETECTION.  Is any other DTC displayed? Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. < Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > It results from a temporary noise interference.