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2011 SUBARU LEGACY

3.6L H6AWDCVTgas
16 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0153low severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Hands-Free Telephone Module

on 2011 Subaru Legacy 3.6L H6 · AWD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the Bluetooth or hands-free phone module.

Symptoms

  • Bluetooth not connecting
  • Hands-free calling disabled
  • Phone features in infotainment unavailable

Common causes

  • Phone module failure
  • CAN bus wiring
  • Module power loss
  • Fuse blown
  • Antenna connection

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check phone module fuse
  2. Test power and ground
  3. Check CAN wiring
  4. Check Bluetooth antenna
  5. Test module with diagnostic tool

Repair notes

Check fuses. Module may need software update for newer phone compatibility.

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