2009 SUBARU TRIBECA steering

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Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
AO:DTC C0071 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR COMMUNICATION MALFUNCTION
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Defective steering angle sensor
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
VDC does not operate.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
B310
1234
B231
12034
B231
E
241
3
B310 VDCCM & H/U
TWISTED PAIR LINE
STEERINGANGLESENSOR
1234
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VDC00376
MAIN SBF
NO.33
E
BATTERY
IGNITIONSWITCH

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Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK THE POWER SUPPLY OF THE
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connector from steering
angle sensor.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Measure the voltage between steering
angle sensor and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B231) No. 4 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 10 — 15 V? Go to step 2.Repair power sup-
ply circuit in the
steering angle
sensor.
2CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT OF STEERING
ANGLE SENSOR.
Measure the voltage between steering angle
sensor and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B231) No. 3 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the resistance less than 0.5
Ω?
Go to step 3.Repair ground cir-
cuit in the steering
angle sensor.
3CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNEC-
TORS.
Is there poor contact in con-
nector?
Correct or replace
the connector.
Go to step 4.
4CHECK STEERING ANGLE SENSOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect all the connectors.
3) Erase the memory.
4) Perform the inspection mode.
5) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the steer-
ing angle sensor.
Go to step 5.
5CHECK OTHER DTC DETECTION.Is any other DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
Te m p o r a r y p o o r
contact occurs.

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Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
AP:DTC C0071 DEFECTIVE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR COMMUNICATION
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Signal does not come from steering angle sensor.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
VDC does not operate.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
B310
1234
B231
12034
B231
E
241
3
B310 VDCCM & H/U
TWISTED PAIR LINE
STEERINGANGLESENSOR
1234
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VDC00376
MAIN SBF
NO.33
E
BATTERY
IGNITIONSWITCH

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Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK LAN SYSTEM.
Perfor m the diagnosis for LAN system. LAN(diag)-25, OPERATION, Read Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e ( D T C ) . >
Is there any fault in LAN sys-
tem?
Pe r for m t h e d ia g -
nosis according to
DTC for LAN sys-
tem.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR STEERING
ANGLE SENSOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connector from steering
angle sensor.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Measure the voltage between steering
angle sensor and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B231) No. 4 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 10 — 15 V? Go to step 3.Repair the power
supply circuit.
3CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT OF STEERING
ANGLE SENSOR.
Measure the resistance between steering
angle sensor and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B231) No. 3 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance less than 0.5
Ω?
Go to step 4.Repair ground cir-
cuit in the steering
angle sensor.
4CHECK STEERING ANGLE SENSOR HAR-
NESS.
1) Disconnect the connector from the
VDCCM&H/U.
2) Measure the resistance between
VDCCM&H/U and steering angel sensor.
Connector & terminal
(B231) No. 1 — (B310) No. 20:
(B231) No. 2 — (B310) No. 34:
Is the resistance less than 0.5
Ω?
Go to step 5.Repair the har-
ness between the
steering angle
sensor and
VDCCM&H/U.
5CHECK GROUND SHORT CIRCUIT OF
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR HARNESS.
Measure the resistance between steering
angle sensor and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B231) No. 1 — Chassis ground:
(B231) No. 2 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Go to step 6.Repair the har-
ness between the
steering angle
sensor and
VDCCM&H/U.
6CHECK STEERING ANGLE SENSOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect all the connectors.
3) Erase the memory.
4) Perform the inspection mode.
5) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Go to step 7.Go to step 8.
7CHECK THE VDCCM&H/U.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Replace the steering angle sensor.
3) Erase the memory.
4) Perform the inspection mode.
5) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the
VDCCM&H/U.
VDC Control Mod-
ule & Hydraulic
Control Unit
(VDCCM&H/U).>
Go to step 9.
8CHECK OTHER DTC DETECTION.Is any other DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
Te m p o r a r y p o o r
contact occurs.
9CHECK OTHER DTC DETECTION.Is any other DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
Original steering
angle sensor mal-
function

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Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
AQ:DTC C0071 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR SIGNAL SEIZURE
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Defective steering angle sensor
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
VDC does not operate.
AR:DTC C0071 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CALIBRATION INCOMPLETE
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Steering angle sensor calibration is incomplete.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
VDC does not operate.
Calibrate the steering angle sensor. Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U).>
AS:DTC C0072 YAW RATE SENSOR OSCILLATION MALFUNCTION
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC C0072 “YAW RATE SENSOR SIGNAL MALFUNCTION”. to VDC(diag)-78, DTC C0072 YAW RATE SENSOR SIGNAL MALFUNCTION, Diagnostic Procedure with
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK STEERING WHEEL.
1) Drive the vehicle on a flat road.
2) Park the vehicle straight.
3) Check the steering wheel for deviation from
center.
Is the deviation from the center
of steering wheel less than 5°?
Go to step 2.Perform the cen-
tering adjustment
of steering wheel.
2CHECK DRIVING PLACE.
Check if the vehicle ran the road with banks or
sandy surface (which does not mean a dirt
road).
Did the vehicle run the road
with banks or sandy surface
(which does not mean a dirt
road)?
VDCCM&H/U may
record DTC when
the vehicle ran the
road with banks or
sandy surface
(which does not
mean a dirt road).
Go to step 3.
3CHECK OUTPUT OF STEERING ANGLE
SENSOR WITH SUBARU SELECT MONI-
TOR.
1) Select {Current Data Display & Save} in
Subaru Select Monitor.
2) Read the steering angle sensor output dis-
played on display.
Does the steering angle sensor
output value on the display
var y in accordance with steer-
ing operation when turning the
steering wheel to the right or
left?
Go to step 4.Replace the steer-
ing angle sensor.
4CHECK THE VDCCM&H/U.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect all the connectors.
3) Erase the memory.
4) Perform the inspection mode.
5) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the
VDCCM&H/U.
VDC Control Mod-
ule & Hydraulic
Control Unit
(VDCCM&H/U).>
Go to step 5.
5CHECK OTHER DTC DETECTION.Is any other DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
Te m p o r a r y p o o r
contact occurs.

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Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
AT:DTC C0072 YAW RATE SENSOR SIGNAL MALFUNCTION
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Defective yaw rate sensor
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
VDC does not operate.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK DRIVING PLACE.
Check if the vehicle ran the road with banks or
sandy surface (which does not mean a dirt
road).
Did the vehicle run the road
with banks or sandy surface
(which does not mean a dirt
road)?
VDCCM&H/U may
record DTC when
the vehicle ran the
road with banks or
sandy surface
(which does not
mean a dirt road).
Go to step 2.
2CHECK YAW RATE & G SENSOR INSTAL-
LATION.
Is the yaw rate & G sensor
installation bolt tightened to 7.5
N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)?
Go to step 3.Tighten the yaw
rate & G sensor
installation bolt.
3CHECK OUTPUT OF YAW RATE & G SEN-
SOR WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR.
1) Drive the vehicle on a flat road.
2) Park the vehicle straight.
3) Select {Current Data Display & Save} in
Subaru Select Monitor.
4) Read the yaw rate output displayed on dis-
play.
Is the reading indicated on
monitor display –4 — 4 deg/s?
Go to step 4.Replace the yaw
rate & G sensor.
4CHECK OUTPUT OF STEERING ANGLE
SENSOR WITH SUBARU SELECT MONI-
TOR.
1) Drive the vehicle on a flat road.
2) Park the vehicle straight.
3) Select {Current Data Display & Save} in
Subaru Select Monitor.
4) Read the steering angle sensor output dis-
played on display.
Is the reading indicated on
monitor display –5 — 5°?
Go to step 5.Calibrate the
steering angle
sensor.
5CHECK YAW RATE & G SENSOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect all the connectors.
3) Erase the memory.
4) Perform the inspection mode.
5) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Go to step 6.Go to step 7.
6CHECK THE VDCCM&H/U.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Replace the yaw rate & G sensor.
3) Erase the memory.
4) Perform the inspection mode.
5) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the
VDCCM&H/U.
VDC Control Mod-
ule & Hydraulic
Control Unit
(VDCCM&H/U).>
Go to step 8.
7CHECK OTHER DTC DETECTION.Is any other DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
Te m p o r a r y p o o r
contact occurs.
8CHECK OTHER DTC DETECTION.Is any other DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
Malfunction is
found in or iginal
yaw rate & G sen-
sor.

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General Diagnostic Table
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
13.General Diagnostic Table
A: INSPECTION
Symptom Main probable cause Other probable cause
Po or b rake pe r -
for mance
Long braking/
stopping dis-
tance
•VDCCM&H/U
•Brake pad
•Aeration to brake line
•Tire specifications, tire wear and air pressures
•Incorrect wiring or piping connections
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or
sensor gap
•Defective steering angle sensor or
improper neutral position
•Defective yaw rate & G sensor or
improper installation
•Master cylinder
•Brake caliper
•Disc rotor
•Brake pipe
•Brake booster
Wheel lock • VDCCM&H/U
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or sensor
gap
•Incorrect wiring or piping connections
•Defective steering angle sensor or
improper neutral position
•Defective yaw rate & G sensor or
improper installation
•Brake caliper
•Brake pipe
Brake drag • VDCCM&H/U
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or sensor
gap
•Master cylinder
•Brake caliper
•Parking brake
•Axle and wheels
•Brake pedal play
•Defective steering angle sensor or
improper neutral position
•Defective yaw rate & G sensor or
improper installation
•Brake pad
•Brake pipe
Long brake
pedal stroke
•Aeration to brake line
•Brake pedal play
•VDCCM&H/U
•Master cylinder
•Brake caliper
•Brake pad
•Brake pipe
•Brake booster
Ve h i c l e v e r t i -
cal pitching
•VDCCM&H/U
•Road surface (uneven)
•Suspension play or fatigue (reduced damping)
•Incorrect wiring or piping connections
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or
sensor gap
•Defective steering angle sensor or
improper neutral position
•Defective yaw rate & G sensor or
improper installation
Po or b rake pe r -
for mance
Unstable or
uneven brak-
ing
•VDCCM&H/U
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or sensor
gap
•Brake caliper
•Brake pad
•Road surface (uneven)
•Tire specifications, tire wear and air pressures
•Incorrect wiring or piping connections
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or
sensor gap
•Defective steering angle sensor or
improper neutral position
•Defective yaw rate & G sensor or
improper installation
•Master cylinder
•Disc rotor
•Brake pipe
•Axle and wheels
•Road with crowns or banks
•Suspension play or fatigue (poor damp-
ing)

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General Diagnostic Table
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Vibration or
noise
•When braking
suddenly
•When acceler-
ating suddenly
•While driving
on a slippery
road
Excessive
brake pedal
vibration
•Road surface (uneven)
•Incorrect wiring or piping connections
•VDCCM&H/U
•Brake booster
•Suspension play or fatigue (poor damp-
ing)
Noise from
VDCH/U
•VDCCM&H/U (mount bushing)
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or sensor
gap
•Brake pipe
•VDCCM&H/U
•Defective steering angle sensor or
improper neutral position
•Defective yaw rate & G sensor or
improper installation
Noise from
the front side
of vehicle
•VDCCM&H/U (mount bushing)
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or sensor
gap
•Master cylinder
•Brake caliper
•Brake pad
•Disc rotor
•Brake pipe
•Brake booster
•Suspension play or fatigue (poor damping)
•Axle and wheels
•Tire specifications, tire wear and air
pressures
Noise inside
passenger
seat
•VDCCM&H/U
•Defective steering angle sensor or
improper neutral position
•Defective yaw rate & G sensor or
improper installation
Noise from
the rear side
of vehicle
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or sensor
gap
•Brake caliper
•Brake pad
•Disc rotor
•Parking brake
•Brake pipe
•Suspension play or fatigue (poor damping)
•Axle and wheels
•Tire specifications, tire wear and air
pressures
Engine does not accelerate or
goes into a stall when accelerat-
ing suddenly or driving on a slip-
pery surface.
•VDCCM&H/U
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or sensor
gap
•Master cylinder
•Brake caliper
•Parking brake
•Incorrect wiring or piping
•Defective steering angle sensor or
improper neutral position
•Defective yaw rate & G sensor or
improper installation
•Brake pad
•Brake pipe
Symptom Main probable cause Other probable cause