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DSC Control Inspection

  1. Perform "Preparation".
  2. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
  3. Set up an active command mode inspection according to the combination of commands below.
    CAUTION:
    • To protect the DSC HU/CM, the solenoid valve and the pump motor used during active command mode stay on for only 10 s or less each time they are switched on.
    Fig 1: Locating DLC-2 Connector
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    DSC CONTROL INSPECTION REFERENCE

    Command name Inspected wheels
    Understeer control inhibited Oversteer control inhibited
    LF RF LR RR
    V_TRC_L ON OFF ON
    V_TRC_R OFF ON OFF
    V_STB_L OFF
    V_STB_R
    LF_INLET OFF OFF OFF ON
    LF_OUTLET OFF
    LR_INLET ON
    LR_OUTLET OFF
    RF_INLET ON
    RF_OUTLET OFF
    RR_INLET ON
    RR_OUTLET OFF
    PMP_MOTOR ON
  4. Send the command while rotating the wheel being inspected by hand in a forward direction.
  5. Confirm that the wheel does not rotate easily while a DSC HU/CM operation click sound is heard.
    • Performing the inspection above determines the following:
      • The DSC HU/CM brake lines are normal.
      • The DSC HU/CM hydraulic system is not significantly abnormal (including DSC HU/CM).
      • The DSC HU/CM internal electrical parts (solenoid, motor and other parts) are normal.
      • The DSC unit and DSC HU/CM output system wiring harnesses (solenoid valve, relay system) are normal.
    • However, the following items cannot be verified.
      • Malfunction with intermittent occurrence of the above items
      • Malfunction of DSC HU/CM input system wiring harnesses and parts
      • Extremely small leaks in the DSC HU/CM internal hydraulic system