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VDC(diag)-89
General Diagnostic Table
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Po or ch a ng e -
direction-opera-
tion stability of
TCS
Deviation to
right or left
direction
•VDCCM&H/U
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or sensor
gap
•Defective steering angle sensor or improper
neutral position
•Defective yaw rate & G sensor or improper
installation
•Brake caliper
•Brake pad
•Wheel alignment
•Road surface (uneven)
•Road with crowns or banks
•Tire specifications, tire wear and air pressures
•Incorrect wiring or piping connections
•Disc rotor
•Brake pipe
•Axle and wheels
•Suspension play or fatigue (poor damp-
ing)
Ve h i c l e s p i n • V D C C M & H / U
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or sensor
gap
•Defective steering angle sensor or improper
neutral position
•Defective yaw rate & G sensor or improper
installation
•Brake pad
•Tire specifications, tire wear and air pressures
•Incorrect wiring or piping connections
•Brake caliper
•Brake pipe
Steering wheel drag while driving • VDCCM&H/U
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or sensor
gap
•Defective steering angle sensor or improper
neutral position
•Defective yaw rate & G sensor or improper
installation
•Incorrect wiring or piping connections
•Power steering system
•Brake caliper
•Brake pad
•Disc rotor
•Wheel alignment
•Road surface (uneven)
•Road with crowns or banks
•Suspension play or fatigue (poor damp-
ing)
•Tire specifications, tire wear and air
pressures
VDC operates while driving nor-
mally.
•VDCCM&H/U
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or sensor
gap
•Defective steering angle sensor or improper
neutral position
•Defective yaw rate & G sensor or improper
installation
•Wheel alignment
•Road surface (uneven)
•Road with crowns or banks
•Suspension play or fatigue (poor damping)
•Tire specifications, tire wear and air pressures
•Incorrect wiring or piping connections
•Power steering system
TCS OFF indicator light does not
come on when the TCS OFF
switch is depressed.
NOTE:When pressing TCS OFF switch
for more than 10 seconds, TCS
OFF indicator light goes off and
cannot operate any more. When
turning the ignition switch from
OFF to ON, the previous status is
restored.
•Harness
•Indicator light bulb
•TCS OFF switch
Symptom Main probable cause Other probable cause
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VDC(diag)-90
General Diagnostic Table
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
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VDC-2
General Description
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
1. General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
B: COMPONENT
1. ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Item Specification or identification
ABS wheel speed
sensor
ABS wheel speed sensor
gap (for reference)
Fr o nt 0 . 55 — 1. 4 5 m m ( 0. 0 2 2 — 0. 0 57 i n)
Rear 0.50 — 1.50 mm (0.020 — 0.059 in)
Identifications of harness
(marks, color)
Fr o nt W1 ( Wh i te )
Rear W3 (White)
VDCCM&H/U IdentificationW1
(1) Front ABS wheel speed sensor (4) Hub unit bearingTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Front housing (5) Magnetic encoderT: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
(3) Rear ABS wheel speed sensor
VDC00340
T
T
(3)
(4)
(5)
(2)
(1)
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VDC-3
General Description
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
2. YAW RATE & LATERAL G SENSOR
3. STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
(1) Yaw rate & lateral G sensor Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Bracket T: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
VDC00341
(1)
T
T
(2)
(1) Steering angle sensor
VDC00196
(1)
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VDC-4
General Description
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
4. VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM&H/U)
(1) VDC control module and hydraulic
control unit (VDCCM&H/U)
(5) Secondary inlet (10) Stud bolt
(6) Primary inlet
(2) Bracket (7) Front LH outletTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(3) Rear RH outlet (8) Front RH outletT1: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
(4) Rear LH outlet (9) DamperT2: 33 (3.4, 24)
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VDC-5
General Description
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
5. RELAY BOX
C: CAUTION
Please clearly understand and adhere to the follow-
ing general precautions. They must be strictly fol-
lowed to avoid any injury to the person doing the
work or people in the area.
1. OPERATION
•Wear work clothing, including a cap, protective
goggles and protective shoes during operation.
•Remove contamination including dirt and corro-
sion before removal, installation or disassembly.
•Keep the disassembled parts in order and pro-
tect them from dust and dirt.
•Before disconnecting connectors of sensors or
units, be sure to disconnect the ground cable from
the battery.
•Before removal, installation or disassembly, be
sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary re-
moval, installation, disassembly and replacement.
•Be careful not to burn yourself, because each
part on the vehicle is hot after running.
•Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and
nuts to the specified torque.
•Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified
points.
2. OIL
When handling oil, follow the rules below to prevent
unexpected accidents.
•Prepare container and waste cloths when per-
forming work which oil could possibly spill. If oil
spills, wipe it off immediately to prevent from pene-
trating into floor or flowing outside, for environmen-
tal protection.
•Follow all government and local regulations con-
cerning waste disposal.
3. BRAKE FLUID
If brake fluid gets in your eyes or on your skin, do
the following:
•Wash eyes and seek immediate medical atten-
tion.
•Wash your skin with soap and then rinse thor-
oughly with water.
Follow all government and local regulations con-
cerning waste disposal.
(1) Relay box (4) Fuel safe relay (green)Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Cover (5) Vacuum pump relay (black)T: 18 (1.8, 13.0)
(3) Motor relay (blue)
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VDC-6
General Description
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
D: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOL
2. GENERAL TOOL
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
ST18482AA010 CARTRIDGE Troubleshooting for the electrical system.
22771AA030 Subaru Select Moni-
tor KIT
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g f o r t h e e l e c t r i c a l s y s t e m .
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit tester Used for measuring resistance, voltage and current.
Pressure gauge Used for measuring oil pressure.
Oscilloscope Used for measuring the sensor.
ST18482AA010
ST22771AA030
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VDC-7
VDC Control Module & Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
2. VDC Control Module & Hy-
draulic Control Unit (VDC-
CM&H/U)
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Use compressed air to remove moisture and
dust around the VDCCM&H/U.
NOTE:
If the terminals become dirty, it may cause improp-
er contact.
3) Lift the lock lever and Disconnect the VDC-
CM&H/U connector.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on the harness when disconnecting
the connector.
4) Disconnect the brake pipes from the VDC-
CM&H/U.
5) Wrap the brake pipe with a vinyl bag so as not to
spill the brake fluid on the vehicle body.
CAUTION:
If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle body,
wash it off immediately with water and wipe
clean.
6) Remove the nuts and remove the VDCCM&H/U.
CAUTION:
•The VDCCM&H/U cannot be disassembled.
Do not attempt to loosen the bolts and nuts.
•Do not drop or bump the VDCCM&H/U.
•Do not turn the VDCCM&H/U upside down or
place it sideways during storage.
•Be careful not to let foreign matter enter the
VDCCM&H/U.
•Be careful that no water enters the connec-
tors.
7) Remove the VDCCM&H/U bracket.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install the VDCCM&H/U bracket.
Tightening torque:
33 N·m (3.3 kgf-m, 24 ft-lb)
2) Install the VDCCM&H/U to the bracket.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Attach so that the protrusion of the stud bolt is
at the position shown in the figure.
3) Connect the brake pipes to their correct VDC-
CM&H/U positions.
Tightening torque:
HOSE, COMPONENT, General Description.>
VDC00343
VDC00344
(1) Stud bolt
(2) Protrusion por tion
(3) Bracket