VDC Sensor Midpoint Setting Mode

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION VDC Sensor Midpoint Setting Mode

After installing, replacing or adjusting the following parts, perform the VDC sensor midpoint setting mode.

  • Steering angle sensor
  • Steering wheel
  • Suspension parts
  • Wheel alignment
  • VDCCM&H/U
  • VDCCM&H/U bracket
  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the steering wheel to the neutral position.
  2. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.
    1. Run the "PC application for Subaru Select Monitor".
    2. On «Main Menu» display, select {Each System Check}.
    3. Select {Brake Control System}. When {VDC} is displayed, select the [OK] button.
    4. From {Current Data Display & Save}, select {Steer Angle Sensor Op}, {Longitudinal G Sensor} and {Lateral G sensor Output}.
  3. Check that the steering angle sensor output value is between -10 and 10 deg.
  4. Check that output values for the longitudinal G sensor and lateral G sensor are -2 - 2 m/s2 .
  5. From {Work Support}, select {VSC (VDC) Centering Mode}, and perform the setting according to the procedure displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor Screen.
  6. Drive the vehicle for 10 minutes, and check that there is no system malfunction or the warning light illumination while driving.
  7. Make sure that the DTC is not stored.
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