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Check VDC Control Module

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1 CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL. 
  1. Remove the combination meter mounting screws.
  2. Lift up the vehicle and support it with rigid racks.
  3. Drive the vehicle faster than 10 km/h (6 MPH).
    WARNING: Be careful not to get caught in the running wheels.
  4. Measure the voltage between combination meter connector and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (i10) No. 29 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

Is the voltage less than 1 V ↔ 5 V or more? Replace the meter case assembly. Go to step 2. 
2 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN VDC CONTROL MODULE AND COMBINATION METER. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the VDC control unit connector and the combination meter connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between the VDC control module connector and the combination meter connector.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B310) No. 11 - (i10) No. 29: 

Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Check VDC control module. Refer to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . Repair or replace the harness.