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.
Lateral acceleration sensor (Only DSTC)
The lateral acceleration sensor is positioned on the same bracket as one of the yaw rate speed sensors in the center console under the storage compartment.
The information from the lateral acceleration sensor is used to calculate the stability functions in the ABS control module. Analog signals are used (0-5 V), where 2.5 V corresponds to no acceleration, voltage lower than 2.5 V corresponds to acceleration to the right and voltage greater than 2.5 V acceleration to the left. An in-built filter filters the signal so that no interference from high frequencies occur and so that vibrations in the car body do not affect the different calculations in the control module.
The sensor is of the capacitance type. There are diagnostics for the sensor.
When replacing the side acceleration sensor the ABS control module must be calibrated according to the information in VIDA vehicle communication or manually via a test drive.
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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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