Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2017 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
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
- VDC Control Module & H/U
- VDC Control Module & H/U bracket
- Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the steering wheel to the neutral position.
- Perform the VDC sensor 0 point setting mode.
- Connect the Subaru Select Monitor.NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Application help".
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- On «Start» display, select «Diagnosis».
- On «Vehicle selection» display, input the target vehicle information and select «Confirmed».
- On «Main Menu» display, select «Each System».
- On «Select System» display, select «Brake Control System» and select «Enter».
- On «Select Function» display, select «Data Monitor».
- From the data monitor item list, select «Steering Angle Sensor», «Longitudinal G Sensor» and «Lateral G sensor Output».
- Check that the steering angle sensor output value is within the range of following values.
- Model without EyeSight: -10 - 10 deg
- Model with EyeSight: -2 - 2 deg
NOTE: If the output value is different from the standard value, check the steering wheel. - Check that output values for the longitudinal G sensor and lateral G sensor are -2 - 2 m/s2
.NOTE: If the output value is not at the standard value, check the installing condition of the VDC Control Module & H/U and VDC Control Module & H/U bracket.
- On «Select Function» display, select «Work Support».
- From the work support item list, select «VSC(VDC) Centering Mode», and perform the setting according to the procedure displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor screen.
- Connect the Subaru Select Monitor.
- Drive the vehicle for 10 minutes, and check that there is no system malfunction or the warning light illumination while driving.
- Make sure that the DTC is not stored.
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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.
