DSC Control Inspection

2013 Mazda 2 Sport, 1.5L Eng VIN Y, Standard TransSECTION DSC Control Inspection
  1. Perform "Preparation".
  2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  3. 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
  4. Send the command while rotating the wheel being inspected by hand in a forward direction.
  5. 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
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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