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Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
M: DTC C0031 FRONT INLET SOLENOID VALVE RH MALFUNCTION IN VDC-
CM&H/U
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC C0063 “LINEAR VALVE MALFUNCTION IN VDCCM&H/U”.
N: DTC C0032 FRONT OUTLET SOLENOID VALVE RH MALFUNCTION IN VDC-
CM&H/U
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC C0063 “LINEAR VALVE MALFUNCTION IN VDCCM&H/U”.
10 CHECK ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR OR
MAGNETIC ENCODER.
Are there foreign matter,
breakage or damage at the tip
of ABS wheel speed sensor or
magnetic encoder?
Remove dirt
throughly. Also
replace the ABS
wheel speed sen-
sor or magnetic
encoder as a unit
with hub unit bear-
ing if it is broken or
damaged.
Go to step 11.
11 CHECK CAUSE OF SIGNAL NOISE.
Make sure the radio wave devices and electric
components are installed correctly.
Are the radio wave devices and
electric components installed
correctly?
Go to step 12.Install the radio
wave devices and
electric compo-
nents properly.
12 CHECK CAUSE OF SIGNAL NOISE.
Check if the noise sources (such as an
antenna) are installed near the sensor har-
ness.
Is the noise sources installed? Go to step 13.Install the noise
sources apart from
sensor harness.
13 CHECK THE VDCCM&H/U.
1) Connect all the connectors.
2) Erase the memory.
3) Perform the inspection mode.
Mode.>
4) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the
VDCCM&H/U.
ule & Hydraulic
Control Unit
(VDCCM&H/U).>
Go to step 14.
14 CHECK OTHER DTC DETECTION.Is any other DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
It results from a
temporary noise
interference.
NOTE:
Though the ABS
warning light re-
mains on at this
time, it is normal.
Drive the vehicle at
more than 12 km/h
(7 MPH) in order to
turn ABS warning
light off. Be sure to
drive the vehicle
and check the
warning light goes
off.
Step Check Yes No

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Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
X: DTC C0042 POWER VOLTAGE MALFUNCTION
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
CHECK THE VDCCM&H/U power supply voltage.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
•ABS does not operate.
•EBD may not operate.
•VDC does not operate.
NOTE:
Warning lights go off if voltage returns.

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VDC Control Module & Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
D: ADJUSTMENT
When the following replacement, removal and in-
stallation are performed, be sure to perform center-
ing of the steering angle sensor and zero point
setting of the yaw rate & G sensor.
•VDCCM&H/U
•Steering angle sensor
•Yaw rate & lateral G sensor
•Steering wheel parts (Including airbag)
•Suspension parts
•Wheel alignment adjustment
1) Park the vehicle straight on a level surface. (En-
gine operation in the “P” or “N” range)
2) Check that steering wheel is positioned at the
center. (When the center position is not correct, ad-
just the wheel alignment.)
3) Set the Subaru Select Monitor to the vehicle,
and select {Set up mode for Neutral of Steering An-
gle Sensor & Lateral G Sensor 0 point} in the
“Function check sequence” screen. (Follow the
procedures shown in the display.)
4) On the “Brake Control System” display screen,
select {Current Data Display & Save}, and check
that the steering angle sensor shows “0 deg”.
5) When the “0 deg” is not displayed, repeat the
above steps and check that the “0 deg” is dis-
played.
6) Drive the vehicle for 10 minutes, and check that
the ABS and VDC warning light is not illuminated.
7) Check that there is no unnecessary VDC opera-
tion or steering control loss. If there is a problem,
repeat the steps above.

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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)
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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Check List for Interview
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. CHECK LIST No. 2
Check the following item about the vehicle's state when malfunction indicator light turns on.
NOTE:
Use copies of this page for interviewing customers.
a) Other warning lights or indicators turn on. Yes/ No
Low fuel warning light
Charge indicator light
AT diagnostic indicator light
ABS warning light
Oil pressure indicator light
b) Fuel level
•Lack of gasoline: Yes/ No
•Indicator position of fuel gauge:
•Experienced running out of fuel: Yes/ No
c) Intentional connecting or disconnecting of harness connectors or spark plug cords: Yes/ No
•What:
d) Intentional connecting or disconnecting of hoses: Yes/ No
•What:
e) Installing of parts other than genuine parts: Yes/ No
•What:
•Where:
f) Occurrence of noise: Yes/ No
•From where:
•What kind:
g) Occurrence of smell: Yes/ No
•From where:
•What kind:
h) Intrusion of water into engine compartment or passenger compartment: Yes/ No
i) Troubles occurred
Engine does not start.
Engine stalls during idling.
Engine stalls while driving.
Engine speed decreases.
Engine speed does not decrease.
Rough idling
Poor acceleration
Back fire
After fire
No shift
Excessive shift shock

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General Description
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
3. General Description
A: CAUTION
1) Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the
ECM, main relay and fuel pump relay.
CAUTION:
•All airbag system wiring harnesses and con-
nectors are colored yellow. Do not use electri-
cal test equipment on these circuits.
•Be careful not to damage the airbag system
wiring harness when servicing the ECM, TCM,
main relay and fuel pump relay.
2) Never connect the battery in reverse polarity.
•The ECM will be destroyed instantly.
•The fuel injector and other parts will be dam-
aged.
3) Do not disconnect the battery terminals while the
engine is running.
A large counter electromotive force will be generat-
ed in the generator, and this voltage may damage
electronic parts such as ECM etc.
4) Before disconnecting the connectors of each
sensor and ECM, be sure to turn the ignition switch
to OFF. Perform the clear memory mode after con-
necting the connectors.
5) Poor contact has been identified as a primary
cause of this problem. Measure the voltage or re-
sistance of individual sensor or all electrical control
modules using a tapered pin with a diameter of less
than 0.64 mm (0.025 in). Do not insert the pin more
than 5 mm (0.20 in) into the part.
6) Remove the ECM from the located position after
disconnecting two cables on battery.
Otherwise, the ECM may be damaged.
CAUTION:
When replacing the ECM, be careful not to use
the wrong spec. ECM to avoid any damage on
the fuel injection system.
7) Connectors of each sensor in the engine com-
partment and the harness connectors on the en-
gine side and body side are all designed to be
waterproof. Even if the connectors are waterproof,
take care not to allow water to get into them when
washing the vehicle, or when servicing the vehicle
in rainy weather.
8) Use ECM mounting stud bolts as the grounding
point to chassis when measuring voltage and resis-
tance in the passenger compartment.
9) Use the engine ground terminal or engine as-
sembly as the grounding point to chassis when
measuring the voltage and resistance in engine
compartment.
10) Every MFI-related part is a precision part. Do
not drop them.
11) Observe the following cautions when installing
a radio in MFI equipped models.
CAUTION:
•The antenna must be kept as far apart as pos-
sible from control unit. (The ECM is located un-
der the steering column, inside of the
instrument panel lower trim panel.)
•The antenna feeder must be placed as far apart
as possible from the ECM and MFI harness.
•Carefully adjust the antenna for correct
matching.
•When mounting a large power type radio, pay
special attention to the three items mentioned
above.
•Incorrect installation of the radio may affect
the operation of ECM.
12) Release the pressure in the fuel system before
disconnecting the fuel hose. If engine starts during
this operation, run it until it stops.
13) For the model with ABS, the ABS warning light
may illuminate when performing driving test with
jacked-up or lifted-up condition, but this is not a
system malfunction. The reason for this is the
speed difference between the front and rear
wheels. After diagnosis of engine control system,
perform the ABS memory clear procedure of self-
diagnosis function.
B: INSPECTION
Before performing diagnostics, check the following
item which might affect engine problems.
1. BATTERY
1) Measure the battery voltage and specific gravity
of electrolyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V
Specific gravity: Above 1.260
2) Check the condition of the main and other fuses,
and harnesses and connectors. Also check for
proper grounding.
2. ENGINE GROUND
Make sure the engine ground terminal is properly
connected to engine.
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Inspection Mode
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
7) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the data
link connector at the lower portion of instrument
panel (on the driver's side).
CAUTION:
Do not connect any scan tools except Subaru
Select Monitor or general scan tool.
8) Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and
Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
9) On the «Main Menu» display screen, select the
{Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
10) On the «System Selection Menu» display
screen, select the {Engine} and press the [YES]
key.
11) Press the [YES] key after the information of en-
gine type has been displayed.
12) On the «Engine Diagnosis» display screen, se-
lect the {D Check} and press the [YES] key.
13) When the “Perform D Check?” is shown on the
screen, press the [YES] key.
14) Perform subsequent procedures as instructed
on the display screen.
•If trouble still remains in the memory, the corre-
sponding DTC appears on the display screen.
NOTE:
•For detailed operation procedure, refer to the
“SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION
MANUAL”.
•For details concerning DTC, refer to “List of Di-
agnostic Trouble Code (DTC)”.
•Release the parking brake.
•The speed difference between front and rear
wheels may light the ABS warning light, but this
indicates no malfunctions. When engine control
diagnosis is finished, perform the ABS memory
clearance procedure of self-diagnosis function.
3. GENERAL SCAN TOOL
1) After performing the diagnostics and clearing the
memory, check for any remaining unresolved trou-
ble data.
2) Idle the engine.
3) Connect the test mode connector (A) located un-
der the glove box.
4) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the data
link connector at the lower portion of instrument
panel (on the driver’s side).
CAUTION:
Do not connect any scan tools except Subaru
Select Monitor or general scan tool.
(A) Power switch
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(A)
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