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DTC C0041 VDC Control Module Malfunction

DTC DETECTING CONDITION: 

Defective VDCCM&H/U

TROUBLE SYMPTOM: 

WIRING DIAGRAM: 

Fig 1: VDC Control Module Malfunction - Wiring Diagram
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DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK THE VDCCM&H/U GROUND CIRCUIT. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the connector from the VDCCM&H/U.
  3. Measure the resistance between VDCCM&H/U and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B310) No. 6 - Chassis ground: 

Is the resistance less than 0.5Ω Go to step 2.  Re  pair the VDCCM&H/U ground harness.
2 CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNECTORS.  Is there poor contact of the connector between the battery, ignition switch and VDCCM&H/U? Repair the connector. Go to step 3. 
3 CHECK CAUSE OF SIGNAL NOISE.  Is the car telephone or the radio properly installed? Go to step 4.  Install the car phone or radio properly.
4 CHECK CAUSE OF SIGNAL NOISE.  Is there a noise source (such as an antenna) installed near the sensor harness? Install the noise sources apart from the sensor harness. Go to step 5. 
5 CHECK THE VDCCM&H/U. 
  1. Connect all the connectors.
  2. Erase the memory.
  3. Perform the Inspection Mode.
  4. Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the VDCCM&H/U. < Ref. to VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM&H/U) . > Go to step 6. 
6 CHECK OTHER DTC DETECTION.  Is any other DTC displayed? Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. < Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > Temporary poor contact occurs.