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.
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 CM&H/U
- VDC CM&H/U bracket
- Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the steering wheel to the neutral position.
- Using Subaru Select Monitor, select [Steering Angle Sensor], [Longitudinal G Sensor] and [Abnormal Lateral G Sensor output] from the list of Data Monitor items.
Refer to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>Data Monitor
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- Check the steer angle sensor output value.
Specification:
- Within range of -10 - 10 deg: Perform the VDC sensor 0 point setting mode.
- Out of range of -10 - 10 deg: Check the steering wheel neutral position
- Check the output values for the longitudinal G sensor and lateral G sensor.
Specification:
- Within range of -2 - 2 m/s2 : Perform the VDC sensor 0 point setting mode.
- Out of range of -2 - 2 m/s2 : check the installing condition of the VDC CM&H/U and VDC CM&H/U bracket
- Check the steer angle sensor output value.
- Perform the VDC sensor 0 point setting mode.
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. Refer to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>Work Support .
- 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.
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