2014 Subaru Forester (SJ) — Repair Solution

2.5L FB25A 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto · ABS Light On · Brakes & ABS

Subaru Forester (SJ) ABS Light On Brakes & ABS Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Subaru
Model: Forester (SJ)
Year: 2014
Engine: 2.5L FB25A 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 102,336
Area: Brakes & ABS
Category: ABS Light On

Customer Complaint

The customer reported that the engine light, hill descent control light, and VDC warning light were illuminated on the dash.

Problem Summary

Despite the warning lights, the vehicle exhibited no abnormal driving symptoms. A scan revealed codes C1422 (VDC interrupted due to ECM problem) and C1424 (ECM abnormal) stored in the ABS/VDC module. These codes indicated a possible communication fault between the ECM and VDC system.

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeSUBSJ1427244
Vehicle2014 Subaru Forester (SJ)
Engine2.5L FB25A 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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