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Subaru Select Monitor
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
6. Subaru Select Monitor
A: OPERATION
1. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
(DTC)
1) Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit.
TOOL, General Description.>
2) Connect the diagnosis cable to Subaru Select
Monitor.
3) Insert the cartridge to the Subaru Select Monitor.
4) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link
connector.
(1) Data link connector is located in the lower
portion of instrument panel (on the driver's
side).
(2) Connect the diagnosis cable to data link
connector.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the scan tools except for Suba-
ru Select Monitor.
5) Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and
turn the Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
6) On the «Main Menu» display screen, select the
{Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
7) On the «System Selection Menu» display
screen, select the {Brake Control} and press the
[YES] key.
8) Press the [YES] key after the {VDC AWD AT} is
displayed.
9) On the «VDC Diagnosis» screen, select the {Di-
agnostic Code(s) Display}, and then press the
[YES] key.
NOTE:
•For details concerning operation procedure, re-
fer to the “SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERA-
TION MANUAL”.
•For details concerning DTCs, refer to “List of Di-
agnostic Trouble Code (DTC)”.
•DTCs are displayed up to three in detected or-
der.
10) If VDC and Subaru Select Monitor cannot com-
municate, check the communication circuit.
TIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE, INSPECTION, Subaru
Select Monitor.>
(1) Data link connector
ABS00111
ABS00112
VDC00367(1)
(1) Power switch
Display Contents to be monitored
CurrentIndicate the latest malfunction DTC on
the Subaru Select Monitor display.
Old
The latest DTC in previous troubles is
displayed on Subaru Select Monitor dis-
play screen.
Older
The second latest DTC in previous trou-
bles is displayed on Subaru Select Moni-
tor display screen.
ABS00114
(1)
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Subaru Select Monitor
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. READ CURRENT DATA
1) On the «Main Menu» display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
2) On the «System Selection Menu» display screen, select the {Brake Control} and press the [YES] key.
3) Press the [YES] key after {VDC AWD AT} is displayed.
4) On the «Brake Control Diagnosis» display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and then press
the [YES] key.
5) On the «Display Menu» screen, select the data display method and press the [YES] key.
6) Using a scroll key, scroll the display screen up or down until necessary data is shown.
•A list of the support data is shown in the following table.
NOTE:
For details concerning operation procedure, refer to the “SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MAN-
UAL”.
Display Contents to be monitored Unit of measure
FR Wheel SpeedWheel speed detected by front ABS wheel speed sensor RH is dis-
played.km/h or MPH
FL Wheel SpeedWheel speed detected by front ABS wheel speed sensor LH is dis-
played.km/h or MPH
RR Wheel SpeedWheel speed detected by rear ABS wheel speed sensor RH is dis-
played.km/h or MPH
RL Wheel SpeedWheel speed detected by rear ABS wheel speed sensor LH is dis-
played.km/h or MPH
Fr o nt / Re ar G S e ns o r Ve h ic le f r on t / re a r ac ce le ra t io n d e te c te d by G se n so r is d i sp layed .m/s2
Lateral G Sensor Vehicle lateral acceleration detected by G sensor is displayed.m/s2
IG power supply voltage Voltage supplied to VDCCM&H/U is displayed. V
Steering Angle Sensor Steering angle detected by steering angle sensor is displayed. deg
Ya w R a t e S e n s o r V e h i c l e a n g u l a r s p e e d d e t e c t e d b y y a w r a t e s e n s o r i s d i s p l a y e d . d e g / s
Pressure Sensor Brake fluid pressure detected by pressure sensor is displayed. bar
ABS Control Flag ABS control condition is displayed. ON or OFF
EBD Control Flag EBD control condition is displayed. ON or OFF
Brake Switch Brake ON/OFF is displayed. ON or OFF
ABS Warning Light ON operation of the ABS warning light is displayed. ON or OFF
EBD Warning Light ON operation of the EBD warning light is displayed. ON or OFF
Motor Relay Signal Motor relay operation signal is displayed. ON or OFF
Motor Relay Monitor Motor relay monitor signal is displayed. ON or OFF
TCS Control Flag TCS control condition is displayed. ON or OFF
Va l ve R e l ay S i g n a l Va l v e r e l ay o p e r a t i o n s i g n a l i s d i s p l ay e d . O N o r O F F
VDC Control Flag VDC control condition is displayed. ON or OFF
VDC Warning Light ON operation of the VDC warning light is displayed. ON or OFF
OFF Light ON/OFF condition of TCS OFF indicator light is displayed. ON or OFF
E/G Control Prohibited Flag Engine control command signal is displayed. 1 or 0
OFF Switch Signal Operation condition of TCS OFF switch is displayed. ON or OFF
Motor Fail Safe Relay Drive
SignalMotor fail safe relay drive signal is displayed. ON or OFF
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Subaru Select Monitor
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
3. CLEAR MEMORY MODE
1) On the «Main Menu», select the {2. Each Sys-
tem Check} and press the [YES] key.
2) On the «System Selection Menu» display
screen, select the {Brake Control} and press the
[YES] key.
3) Press the [YES] key after {VDC AWD AT} is dis-
played.
4) On the «Brake Control Diagnosis» display
screen, select the {Memory Clear} and press the
[YES] key.
5) When “Done” and “Turn ignition switch OFF” are
shown on the display screen, turn the Subaru Se-
lect Monitor and ignition switch to OFF.
NOTE:
For details concerning operation procedure, refer
to the “SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION
MANUAL”.
4. SEQUENCE CONTROL
5. FREEZE FRAME DATA
NOTE:
•Data stored at the time of trouble occurrence is
shown on display.
•Each time trouble occurs, the latest information
is stored in the freeze frame data in memory.
Display Contents to be monitored
Clear memory? DTC deleting function
Display Contents to be monitoredReference tar-
get
ABS
sequence
control
Operate the valve and
pump motor continuously
to perform the ABS
sequence control.
Sequence Con-
trol.>
VDC
sequence
control
Operate the valve and
pump motor continuously
to perform the VDC
sequence control.
Sequence Con-
trol.>
Display Contents to be monitored
IG CounterNumber of times ignition switch turned to
ON is displayed.
DTC The recorded failure code is displayed.
FR Wheel
Speed
Wheel speed detected by front ABS
wheel speed sensor RH is displayed in
km/h or MPH.
FL Wheel Speed
Wheel speed detected by front ABS
wheel speed sensor LH is displayed in
km/h or MPH.
RR Wheel
Speed
Wheel speed detected by rear ABS
wheel speed sensor RH is displayed in
km/h or MPH.
RL Wheel
Speed
Wheel speed detected by rear ABS
wheel speed sensor LH is displayed in
km/h or MPH.
Ve h i c l e S p e e dVe h i c l e s p e e d c a l c u l a t e d b y V D C c o n t r o l
module is displayed.
G Sensor First
ShaftThe sensor value for a 45° angle crossed
2 axis G sensor is displayed.G Sensor Sec-
ond Shaft
Ya w R a t e S e n -
sor
Ve h i c l e a n g u l a r s p e e d d e t e c t e d b y y a w
rate sensor is displayed.
IG power supply
voltage
Vo l t a g e s u p p l i e d t o V D C c o n t r o l m o d u l e
is displayed.
Steering Angle
Sensor
Steering angle detected by steering
angle sensor is displayed.
Pressure sen-
sor output
Brake fluid pressure detected by pres-
sure sensor is displayed.
Engine SpeedEngine speed on malfunction occur-
rence is displayed.
Acceleration
Opening AngleAcceleration opening is displayed.
Gear positionGear position on malfunction occurrence
is displayed.
Steering Angle
Sensor Malfunc-
tion Code
The recorded steering angle sensor fail-
ure code is displayed?
ABS Control
FlagABS control condition is displayed.
EBD Control
FlagEBD control condition is displayed.
Brake Switch Brake ON/OFF is displayed.
TCS Control
FlagTCS control condition is displayed.
VDC Control
FlagVDC control condition is displayed.
E/G Control Flag
Absolute angle
recognition flag
Whether the absolute angle was deter-
mined is displayed.
OFF Switch Sig-
nal
Operation condition of TCS OFF switch
is displayed.
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ABS Sequence Control
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
3. ABS Sequence Control
A: OPERATION
1) While the ABS sequence control is being per-
formed, the operation of the hydraulic unit can be
checked using the brake tester or pressure gauge
after the hydraulic unit solenoid valve operation.
2) ABS sequence control can be started by the
Subaru Select Monitor.
1. ABS SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH SUB-
ARU SELECT MONITOR
NOTE:
In the event of any trouble, the ABS sequence con-
trol will not operate.
1) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link
connector under the driver's side instrument panel
lower cover.
2) Turn the ignition switch ON.
3) Set the Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
4) Set the Subaru Select Monitor to “Brake Control”
mode.
5) When the “Function check sequence” is select-
ed, the “ABS sequence control” will start.
6) Execute the following operations when the mes-
sage “Press the brake pedal so that the brake ped-
al force is between 100 and 150 kgf” is displayed.
(1) [When the brake tester is used, press brake
pedal pad with a force of 1,000 N (102 kgf, 225
lb). ]
(2) When using a pressure gauge, press the
brake pedal so that the pressure gauge indi-
cates 3,500 kPa (36 kg/cm2, 511 psi).
7) “Press the “YES” key” will be displayed. Press
the [YES] key.
8) The brake system being operated is displayed
on the Subaru Select Monitor.
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ABS Sequence Control
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
NOTE:
The control operation starts from point A.
B: SPECIFICATION
1. ABS SEQUENCE CONTROL COMPLETE
CONDITION
When the following conditions develop, the ABS
sequence control stops and ABS operation is re-
turned to the normal control mode.
1) When the speed of at least one wheel reaches
10 km/h (6 MPH).
2) When the brake pedal is released during ABS
sequence control and the stop lamp switch is be-
comes OFF.
3) After completion of ABS sequence control.
4) When a malfunction is detected.
(1) All wheel speed (10) RR decompression valve (18) 1.0 seconds
(2) Ignition key (11) RR hold valve (19) 1.4 seconds
(3) ABS warning light (12) RL decompression valve (20) 0.6 seconds
(4) Stop light switch (13) RL hold valve (21) 0.4 seconds
(5) Valve relay (14) Pump motor (22) Point A
(6) FL decompression valve (15) 1.5 seconds (23) Reset
(7) FL hold valve (16) Light OFF (24) Linear valve 1
(8) FR decompression valve (17) Light ON (25) Linear valve 2
(9) FR hold valve
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VDC Sequence Control
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
4. VDC Sequence Control
A: OPERATION
1) While the VDC sequence control is performed,
the operation of the hydraulic unit can be checked
using the brake tester or pressure gauge after the
hydraulic unit solenoid valve is operated.
2) VDC sequence control can be started by Subaru
Select Monitor.
1. VDC SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH SUB-
ARU SELECT MONITOR
NOTE:
In the event of any trouble, sequence control will
not operate.
1) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link
connector under the driver's side instrument panel
lower cover.
2) Turn the ignition switch ON.
3) Set the Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
4) Set the Subaru Select Monitor to “Brake Control”
mode.
5) When the “VDC Inspection Mode” is selected
from the “Function check sequence” menu, the
“VDC sequence control” will start.
6) ”Press the “YES” key” will be displayed. Press
the [YES] key.
7) Operation points will be displayed on Subaru Se-
lect Monitor.
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VDC Sequence Control
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
NOTE:
The control operation starts from point A.
B: SPECIFICATION
1. CONDITIONS FOR COMPLETION OF
VDC SEQUENCE CONTROL
When the following conditions develop, the VDC
sequence control stops and VDC operation is re-
turned to the normal control mode.
1) When the speed of at least one wheel reaches
10 km/h (6 MPH).
2) When the brake pedal is pressed during se-
quence control and the stop light switch is set to
ON.
3) After completion of VDC sequence control.
4) When a malfunction is detected.
(1) All wheel speed (11) FR compression valve (21) Light OFF
(2) Ignition key (12) RR decompression valve (22) Light ON
(3) ABS warning light (13) RR compression valve (23) 3.4 seconds
(4) VDC warning light (14) RL decompression valve (24) 1 second
(5) VDC operation lamp (CAN output) (15) RL compression valve (25) 1.6 seconds
(6) Stop light switch (16) Pump motor (26) Point A
(7) Valve relay (17) Linear valve 1 (27) Reset
(8) FL decompression valve (18) Linear valve 2 (28) 0.8 seconds
(9) FL compression valve (19) 1.5 seconds (29) 1.2 seconds
(10) FR decompression valve (20) Approx. 3 sec. (30) 0.4 seconds
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Subaru Select Monitor
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
4. READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE (NORMAL MODE)
1) On the «Main Menu» display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
2) On the «System Selection Menu» display screen, select the {Engine} and press the [YES] key.
3) Press the [YES] key after the information of engine type has been displayed.
4) On the «Engine Diagnosis» display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and then press the
[YES] key.
5) On the «Data Display Menu» screen, select the {Data Display} and press the [YES] key.
6) Using the scroll key, scroll the display screen up or down until the desired data is shown.
•A list of the support data is shown in the following table.
Description Display Unit of measure Note (at idling)
Engine load Engine load % 3.5%
Engine coolant temperature signal Coolant Temp. °C or °F≥ 75°C or 167°F (After
engine is warmed-up.)
A/F compensation 1 A/F Compensation 1 % 3.1%
A/F learning 1 A/F learning 1 % 0.0%
A/F compensation 2 A/F Compensation 2 % 4.7%
A/F learning 2 A/F learning 2 % 0.0%
Intake manifold absolute pressure Mani. Absolute PressuremmHg, kPa,
inHg or psig
200 — 300 mmHg, 26.7 —
40 kPa, 7.8 — 11.8 inHg or
3.8 — 5.8 psig
Engine speed signal Engine speed rpm 600 — 800 rpm
Meter vehicle speed signal Meter vehicle speed km/h or MPH 0 km/h or 0 MPH
Ignition timing signal Ignition timing deg 13 — 15 deg
Intake air temperature signal Intake air temperature °C or °F (Ambient air temperature)
Amount of intake air Mass Air Flow g/s or lb/m 3.8 g/s or 0.5 lb/m
Throttle opening angle signal Throttle valve angle % 1.2 — 1.6%
Fr o nt ox yg e n se n so r vo lt a g e val ue 1Fr o n t oxy ge n s en s or vol t ag e
value 1V0.035 V
Fr o nt ox yg e n se n so r vo lt a g e val ue 2Fr o n t oxy ge n s en s or vol t ag e
value 2V0.020 V
Battery voltage Battery Voltage V 12 — 14 V
Mass air flow voltage Mass air flow voltage V 1.1 — 1.2 V
Injection 1 pulse width Injection 1 pulse width ms 2.82 ms
Injection 2 pulse width Injection 2 pulse width ms 2.82 ms
Knock sensor compensation Knock correction deg 0 deg
Atmospheric pressure signal Atmospheric pressuremmHg, kPa,
inHg or psig(Atmospheric pressure)
Intake manifold relative pressureIntake manifold relative pres-
sure
mmHg, kPa,
inHg or psig
(Intake manifold absolute
pressure — atmospheric
pressure)
Acceleration opening angle signal Acceleration opening angle % 0%
Radiator fan output Radiator fan output % 0%
Purge control solenoid valve duty ratio CPC Duty % 0 — 3%
Generator duty ALT duty % 0%
Fuel pump duty Fuel pump duty % 33%
Va r i a b l e va l v e t i m i n g a d v a n c e a n g l e a m o u n t R V V T a d va n c e a n g l e a m o u n t R d e g 0 d e g
Va r i a b l e va l v e t i m i n g a d v a n c e a n g l e a m o u n t L V V T a d va n c e a n g l e a m o u n t L d e g 0 d e g
Oil flow control solenoid valve duty R OCV duty R % 9.4%
Oil flow control solenoid valve duty L OCV duty L % 9.4%
Oil flow control solenoid valve current R OCV current R mA 64 mA
Oil flow control solenoid valve current L OCV current L mA 64 mA
Fr o nt ox yg e n ( A / F) s en so r cu r r en t va l ue 1 A / F s en s or cu r r e nt va l ue 1 mA 0 . 0 m A
Fr o nt ox yg e n ( A / F) s en so r cu r r en t va l ue 2 A / F s en s or cu r r e nt va l ue 2 mA 0 . 0 m A
Fr o nt ox yg e n ( A / F) s en so r r es is t an ce val ue 1 A / F s en s or r e si st a nc e val u e 1Ω31 Ω