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2004 SUBARU LEGACY

2.5L H4AWDCVTgas
11 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0151critical severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Restraint Control Module

on 2004 Subaru Legacy 2.5L H4 · AWD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the airbag/SRS control module.

Symptoms

  • Airbag light on
  • Seatbelt pretensioners disabled
  • No airbag protection

Common causes

  • SRS module power failure
  • CAN bus issue
  • Module failure
  • Fuse blown

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check SRS fuse
  2. Test module power
  3. Check CAN wiring

Repair notes

Safety critical. Check fuses. Professional service recommended.

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