VDC-15
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.
VDC-17
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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Radiator Fan System
COOLING
2. Radiator Fan System
A: WIRING DIAGRAM
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RADIATOR FANCONTROL UNIT
132
B136
ECM
16
F109
F106
7
B360
2918
F106
123
B7
E
SBF-6MAIN SBF
NO.2
NO.26
B143B:
F36E:
E6
3127456
F36E:B143
123456712131415161718
B:
8191192010
EM
SUB FAN MOTORMAIN FAN MOTOR
THROUGH JOINTCONNECTOR
MAIN FANRELAY 1
MAIN FUSEBOX (M/B)
IGNITIONSWITCH
F17F11112
M
12
F111
F17
12
F109
3412 8910 1112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24567
B136
16101112131415252430
9871718192028212223293231
123456
2726333435
B360
12345678910111213141516
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Radiator Fan System
COOLING
B: RADIATOR FAN CONTROL OUTPUT WAVEFORM
C: INSPECTION
DETECTING CONDITION:
•Engine coolant temperature is more than 95°C (203°F).
•A/C switch is turned OFF.
•Vehicle speed is below 19 km/h (12 MPH).
TROUBLE SYMPTOMS:
Radiator main fan and sub fan do not rotate under the above conditions.
(A) 5 V
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK MAIN FAN RELAY 1.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove the main fan relay 1 from A/C relay
holder.
3) Measure the resistance of terminal in main
fan relay 1 switch.
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Go to step 2.Replace the main
fan relay 1.
2CHECK MAIN FAN RELAY 1.
1) Connect the battery to terminal of main fan
relay 1 coil.
2) Measure the resistance between terminals
of main fan relay 1 switch.
Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?
Go to step 3.Replace the main
fan relay 1.
3CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR ECM.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connectors from the ECM.
3) Turn the ignition switch ON.
4) Measure the voltage between ECM termi-
nal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B136) No. 29 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 4.Repair the power
supply line.
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0
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Radiator Fan System
COOLING
4CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR RADIATOR
FAN CONTROL UNIT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the connector to ECM.
3) Disconnect the connector from radiator fan
control unit.
4) Turn the ignition switch ON.
5) Measure the voltage between radiator fan
control unit terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(F106) No. 3 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 5.Repair the power
supply line.
5CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND RA-
DIATOR FAN CONTROL UNIT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connectors from the ECM.
3) Measure the resistance between radiator
fan control unit and ECM connector.
Connector & terminal
(B136) No. 18 — (F106) No. 2:
Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?
Go to step 6.Repair the open
circuit of harness
between ECM and
radiator fan con-
trol unit.
6CHECK RADIATOR FAN CONTROL UNIT
AND GROUND CIRCUIT.
1) Connect the connector to ECM and radiator
fan control unit.
2) Measure the resistance between radiator
fan control unit connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(F106) No. 1 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance less than 5
Ω?
Go to step 7.Repair the open
circuit of harness
between radiator
fan control unit
connector and
chassis ground.
7CHECK MAIN FAN MOTOR.
1) Disconnect the connector from radiator fan
control unit.
2) Connect the battery positive (+) terminal to
terminal No. 1 of the main fan motor, and the
ground (–) terminal to terminal No. 2.
Does the main fan motor
rotate?
Go to step 8.Replace the main
fan motor.
8CHECK SUB FAN MOTOR.
1) Disconnect the connector from radiator fan
control unit.
2) Connect the battery positive (+) terminal to
terminal No. 1 of the sub fan motor, and the
ground (–) terminal to terminal No. 2.
Does the sub fan motor rotate? Go to step 9.Replace the sub
fan motor.
9CHECK OUTPUT SIGNAL FROM ECM.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the test mode connector.
3) Turn the ignition switch ON.
4) Check the output waveform using oscillo-
scope.
Fa n S y st e m. >
Connector & terminal
(B134) No. 18 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is waveform being output? Replace the radia-
tor fan control unit.
Radiator Fan Con-
trol Unit.>
Replace the ECM.
Engine Control
Module (ECM).>
Step Check Yes No
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Engine Cooling System Trouble in General
COOLING
12.Engine Cooling System Trouble in General
A: INSPECTION
Tr o u b l e P o s s i b l e c a u s e C o r r e c t i v e a c t i o n
Overheating
a. Insufficient engine coolantReplenish engine coolant, inspect for leakage, and
repair it if necessary.
b. De fe c ti ve t he r mo st a t Rep la c e.
c. Malfunction of water pump Replace.
d. Clogged engine coolant passage Clean.
e. Improper ignition timing
Inspect and repair ignition control system.
Procedure.>
f. Clogged or leaking radiator Clean, repair or replace.
g. Improper engine oil in engine coolant Replace engine coolant.
h. Air/fuel mixture ratio too lean
Inspect and repair the fuel injection system.
Procedure.>
i. Excessive back pressure in exhaust system Clean or replace.
j. Insufficient clearance between piston and cylinder Adjust or replace.
k. Slipping clutch Correct or replace.
l. Dragging brake Adjust.
m. Faulty transmission gear oil Replace.
n. Malfunction of radiator fanInspect the radiator fan relay, engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor or fan motor and replace them.
Over-coolinga. Ambient temperature extremely low Partly cover radiator front area.
b. De fe c ti ve t he r mo st a t Rep la c e.
Engine coolant
leaks
a. Loosened or damaged connecting units on hoses Correct or replace.
b. L ea k ag e f r o m wat e r pu mp Rep la c e.
c. Leakage from water pipe Correct or replace.
d. Leakage around cylinder head gasket Retighten cylinder head bolts or replace gasket.
e. Damaged or cracked cylinder head and crankcase Correct or replace.
f. Damaged or cracked ther mostat case Correct or replace.
g. Leakage from radiator Correct or replace.
Strange noise
a. Defective drive belt Replace.
b. De fe c ti ve ra di a t or fan Rep la c e.
c. Defective water pump bearing Replace water pump.
d. Defective water pump mechanical seal Replace water pump.
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Basic Diagnostic Procedure
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
1. Basic Diagnostic Procedure
A: PROCEDURE
1. ENGINE
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ENGINE START FAILURE.
1) Ask the customer when and how the trou-
ble occurred using the interview check list.
2) Start the engine.
Does the engine start? Go to step 2.Inspection using
“Diagnostics for
Engine Start Fail-
ure”.
57, Diagnostics for
Engine Starting
Fai lu r e.>
2CHECK ILLUMINATION OF MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LIGHT.
Does the malfunction indicator
light illuminate?
Go to step 3.Inspection using
“General Diagnos-
tic Table”
392, INSPEC-
TION, General
Diagnostic Table.>
3CHECK INDICATION OF DTC ON DISPLAY.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor or gen-
eral scan tool to data link connector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and the Sub-
aru Select Monitor power switch to ON.
4) Read DTC on Subaru Select Monitor or
general scan tool.
Is DTC displayed on the Sub-
aru Select Monitor or general
scan tool?
Record the DTC.
Repair the trouble
cause.
69, List of Diag-
nostic Trouble
Code (DTC).> Go
to step 4.
Repair the related
parts.
NOTE:
If DTC is not
shown on display
although the mal-
function indicator
light illuminates,
perform the diag-
nosis of malfunc-
tion indicator light
circuit or combina-
tion meter.
48, Malfunction In-
dicator Light.>
4PERFORM DIAGNOSIS
1) Perform the clear memory mode.
2) Perform the inspection mode.
Is DTC displayed on the Sub-
aru Select Monitor or general
scan tool?
Inspect using
“Diagnostic Proce-
dure with Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code
(DTC)”.
77, Diagnostic
Procedure with
Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Finish the diagno-
sis.
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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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