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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2007FORESTER F4-2.5L DOHC TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONPROGRAMMING AND RELEARNING
2007 Subaru Forester F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo
Programming and Relearning
2007 Subaru Forester F4-2.5L DOHC TurboSECTION Programming and Relearning
VDC Control Module (VDC-CM)
INSPECTION
Check the mark used for VDCCM identification.
Refer to "SPECIFICATION" for mark.
ADJUSTMENT
Always conduct the steering angle sensor center positioning and yaw rate & lateral G sensor 0 positioning whenever you have replaced, removed or installed the following items.
^ VDCCM
^ Steering angle sensor
^ Yaw rate & lateral G sensor
^ Steering wheel parts (including airbag)
^ Suspension parts
^ Adjustment of wheel alignment
WITHOUT SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
1) Park the vehicle in a straight ahead position on a horizontal surface.
2) Confirm the steering wheel center position. (If the center position is not accurate, adjust wheel alignment.)
3) Drive the vehicle approximately 10 km (6 MPH) preferably on a straight road, then turn the ignition switch OFF. Then drive the vehicle approximately 10 km (6 MPH) again confirming that ABS and VDC warning lights do not go ON while vehicle is being driven. Also make sure there are no failure of the VDC function (VDC operation and buzzer) or wandering.
NOTE: If it is not possible to drive the vehicle, use Subaru Select Monitor.
4) If there are any malfunction found, conduct the procedure over again.
WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
1) Park the vehicle in a straight ahead position on a horizontal surface. (Engine running in gear position of P or N)
2) Confirm the steering wheel center position. (If the center position is not accurate, adjust wheel alignment.)
3) Set the Subaru Select Monitor on the vehicle and select "Set Mode Str.A.Sen.N & Lat.Gsen.0p" in "Function Check Sequence" display menu. (Follow the instructions in the display.)
4) Select "Current Data display & Save" in (Brake control) display menu and confirm if the steering angle sensor is indicated as "0 deg".
5) If the display does not indicate "0 deg", conduct the procedure over again and make sure it indicates "0 deg".
6) Drive the vehicle approximately 10 minutes and confirm that ABS and VDC warning lights do not go ON.
7) If there are any abnormalities in VDC function (VDC operation and buzzer) or wander found while vehicle is being driven, conduct the procedure all over again.
INSPECTION
Check the mark used for VDCCM identification.
Refer to "SPECIFICATION" for mark.
ADJUSTMENT
Always conduct the steering angle sensor center positioning and yaw rate & lateral G sensor 0 positioning whenever you have replaced, removed or installed the following items.
^ VDCCM
^ Steering angle sensor
^ Yaw rate & lateral G sensor
^ Steering wheel parts (including airbag)
^ Suspension parts
^ Adjustment of wheel alignment
WITHOUT SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
1) Park the vehicle in a straight ahead position on a horizontal surface.
2) Confirm the steering wheel center position. (If the center position is not accurate, adjust wheel alignment.)
3) Drive the vehicle approximately 10 km (6 MPH) preferably on a straight road, then turn the ignition switch OFF. Then drive the vehicle approximately 10 km (6 MPH) again confirming that ABS and VDC warning lights do not go ON while vehicle is being driven. Also make sure there are no failure of the VDC function (VDC operation and buzzer) or wandering.
NOTE: If it is not possible to drive the vehicle, use Subaru Select Monitor.
4) If there are any malfunction found, conduct the procedure over again.
WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
1) Park the vehicle in a straight ahead position on a horizontal surface. (Engine running in gear position of P or N)
2) Confirm the steering wheel center position. (If the center position is not accurate, adjust wheel alignment.)
3) Set the Subaru Select Monitor on the vehicle and select "Set Mode Str.A.Sen.N & Lat.Gsen.0p" in "Function Check Sequence" display menu. (Follow the instructions in the display.)
4) Select "Current Data display & Save" in (Brake control) display menu and confirm if the steering angle sensor is indicated as "0 deg".
5) If the display does not indicate "0 deg", conduct the procedure over again and make sure it indicates "0 deg".
6) Drive the vehicle approximately 10 minutes and confirm that ABS and VDC warning lights do not go ON.
7) If there are any abnormalities in VDC function (VDC operation and buzzer) or wander found while vehicle is being driven, conduct the procedure all over again.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.