VCI will not turn on?

2014 SUBARU FORESTER
53,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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Changed battery, now engine light, hill descent light on, cruise control light flashing. Is there a particular fuse that controls the VCI? (My scanner won't work)
Dec 30, 2024 at 7:36 AM
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It sounds like you had a voltage surge, or I would disconnect the battery and do a hard system reboot, this guide can show you how:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-performing-a-hard-system-reboot-for-your-vehicles-electronics-systems

Here are the fuses I would check for the communication error. Fuse # 13 - 7.5 amp in the fuse panel on the left side of the engine compartment and fuse # 4 - 10 amp in the fuse panel inside the car. Please let us know what happens.
Dec 30, 2024 at 11:37 AM
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