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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20132 SPORT, 1.5L ENG VIN Y, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLDYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMDSC SYSTEM INSPECTIONDSC CONTROL INSPECTION
2013 Mazda 2 Sport, 1.5L Eng VIN Y, Standard Trans
DSC Control Inspection
2013 Mazda 2 Sport, 1.5L Eng VIN Y, Standard TransSECTION DSC Control Inspection
- Perform "Preparation".
- Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
- Set up an active command mode inspection according to the combination of commands below. (See
ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS [DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)]
).CAUTION:
- When operating the solenoid valve and pump motor using the active command mode, make sure to keep the operation time within 2 s to prevent damaging the DSC HU/CM.
Command name Inspected wheels Oversteer control disabled Under steer control disabled LF RF LR RR PMP_MTR ON V_LF_INL Off Off Off On V_LF_OTL Off V_LR_INL On V_LR_OTL Off V_RF_INL On V_RF_OTL Off V_RR_INL On V_RR_OTL Off V_STB_L On Off On V_STB_R Off On Off V_TRC_L On V_TRC_R - Send the command while rotating the wheel being inspected by hand in a forward direction.
- Confirm that the wheel does not rotate easily while a DSC HU/CM operation click sound is heard.
- Performing the inspection above determines the following:
- The DSC HU/CM brake lines are normal.
- The DSC HU/CM hydraulic system has no significant malfunction (including DSC HU/CM).
- The DSC HU/CM internal electrical parts (solenoid, motor and other parts) are normal.
- The DSC unit and DSC HU/CM output system wiring harnesses (solenoid valve, relay system) are normal.
- However, the following items cannot be verified.
- Intermittent malfunction of the above items
- Malfunction of DSC HU/CM input system wiring harnesses and parts
- Extremely small leakage in the DSC HU/CM internal hydraulic system
- Performing the inspection above determines the following:
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.