SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Workshop Manual
Manufacturer: SUBARU, Model Year: 2009, Model line: TRIBECA, Model: SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.GPages: 2453, PDF Size: 46.32 MB
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VDC(diag)-29
Warning Light Illumination Pattern
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
D: ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF
DETECTING CONDITION:
•Defective combination meter
•Open circuit in harness
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
When starting the engine, the ABS warning light is kept ON.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
B16
12
B38
E
MAIN SBF
SBF-6
E
NO.5
B16
B404
A3A4
12
34B405
1234 5678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
BATTERY
IGNITIONSWITCH
BRAKE FLUIDLEVEL SWITCH
PARKING BRAKESWITCH
BRAKEWARNINGLIGHTABSWARNINGLIGHT
316
B310B38
i3
i10A:
i11B:
VDCCM & H/U
B8
1817B403
i2B7B6
VDC00369
12
B405
1234
B403
567821943
10
2422 23 25
1112131415161718192021
B310
1234
1516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414245464344568910 11 12 13 147
1234567891011121314
i11B:
123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
i10A:
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VDC(diag)-30
Warning Light Illumination Pattern
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
E: VDC INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF
DETECTING CONDITION:
•Defective combination meter
•Defective CAN communication
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
When starting the engine, VDC indicator light is kept ON.
Step Check Yes No
1READ DTC.
Read the DTC.
Is DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK WIRING HARNESS.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connector (B310) from the
VDCCM&H/U.
3) Disconnect the connector (i11) from combi-
nation meter.
4) Measure the resistance between
VDCCM&H/U connector and combination
meter connector.
Connector & terminal
(B310) No. 16 — (i11) No. B6:
Is the resistance less than 0.5
Ω?
Go to step 3.Repair the har-
ness connector
between
VDCCM&H/U and
combination
meter.
3CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNECTOR.
Check poor contact in all connectors.
Is there poor contact? Repair the con-
nector.
Go to step 4.
4CHECK VDCCM.
1) Connect the connector (B310) to
VDCCM&H/U.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3) Measure the resistance between combina-
tion meter connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i11) No. B6 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance less than 0.5
Ω?
Check the combi-
nation meter.
Replace the
VDCCM&H/U.
Step Check Yes No
1READ DTC.
Read the DTC.
Is DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK LAN SYSTEM.
Perfor m the diagnosis for LAN system.
Tr o u b l e C o d e ( D T C ) . >
Is there any fault in LAN sys-
tem?
Pe r for m t h e d ia g -
nosis according to
DTC for LAN sys-
tem.
Go to step 3.
3CHECK COMBINATION METER.
Check the combination meter.
Is combination meter OK? Replace the
VDCCM&H/U.
Repair the combi-
nation meter.
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VDC(diag)-31
Warning Light Illumination Pattern
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
F: VDC WARNING LIGHT AND TCS OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DO NOT GO OFF
DETECTING CONDITION:
•Defective combination meter
•Defective CAN communication
•Defective engine
•TCS OFF switch is shorted.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
When starting the engine, TCS OFF indicator light is kept ON.
NOTE:
When pressing the TCS OFF switch for more than 10 seconds, the TCS OFF indicator light goes off and can-
not operate any more. When turning the ignition switch from OFF to ON, the OFF operation enabled status
is restored.
Step Check Yes No
1READ DTC.
Read the DTC.
Is DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK ENGINE.Does the malfunction indicator
light illuminate?
Repair the engine. Go to step 3.
3CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA-
TURE.
War m up the engine and check if VDC war ning
light and TCS OFF indicator light illumination
condition changes.
When the engine coolant tem-
perature is too low, VDC warn-
ing light and TCS OFF
indicator light illuminate. Do
the lights go off when the
engine is warmed-up?
Normal Go to step 4.
4CHECK TCS OFF SWITCH.
Remove and check TCS OFF switch.
Is TCS OFF switch normal? Go to step 5.Replace the TCS
OFF switch.
5CHECK LAN SYSTEM.
Perfor m the diagnosis for LAN system.
Tr o u b l e C o d e ( D T C ) . >
Is there any fault in LAN sys-
tem?
Pe r for m t h e d ia g -
nosis according to
DTC for LAN sys-
tem.
Go to step 6.
6CHECK COMBINATION METER.
Check the combination meter.
Is combination meter OK? Replace the
VDCCM&H/U.
Repair the combi-
nation meter.
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VDC(diag)-32
Warning Light Illumination Pattern
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
G: BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF
DETECTING CONDITION:
•Brake warning light circuit is shorted.
•Defective sensor/connector
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
After starting the engine, the brake warning light is kept on though the parking lever is released.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
B16
12
B38
E
MAIN SBF
SBF-6
E
NO.5
B16
B404
A3A4
12
34B405
1234 5678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
BATTERY
IGNITIONSWITCH
BRAKE FLUIDLEVEL SWITCH
PARKING BRAKESWITCH
BRAKEWARNINGLIGHTABSWARNINGLIGHT
316
B310B38
i3
i10A:
i11B:
VDCCM & H/U
B8
1817B403
i2B7B6
VDC00369
12
B405
1234
B403
567821943
10
2422 23 25
1112131415161718192021
B310
1234
1516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414245464344568910 11 12 13 147
1234567891011121314
i11B:
123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
i10A:
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VDC(diag)-33
Warning Light Illumination Pattern
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK INSTALLATION OF VDCCM&H/U
CONNECTOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Check that the VDCCM&H/U connector is
inserted until it is locked by clamp.
Is the connector firmly
inserted?
Go to step 2.Insert the
VDCCM&H/U con-
nector until it is
locked by clamp.
2READ DTC.
Read the DTC.
Is DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
Go to step 3.
3CHECK BRAKE FLUID AMOUNT.
Check the amount of brake fluid in the reser-
voir tank of master cylinder.
Is the amount of brake fluid
between the lines of “MAX”
and “MIN”?
Go to step 4.Replenish brake
fluid to the speci-
fied value.
4CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the level switch connector (B16)
from master cylinder.
3) Measure the resistance of master cylinder
terminals.
Te r m i n a l s
No. 1 — No. 2:
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Go to step 5.Replace the mas-
ter cylinder.
5CHECK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH.
1) Disconnect the connector (B404) from
parking brake switch.
2) Release the parking brake.
3) Measure the resistance between parking
brake switch terminal and chassis ground.
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Go to step 6.Replace the park-
ing brake switch.
6CHECK GROUND SHORT OF HARNESS.
1) Disconnect the connector (i11) from combi-
nation meter.
2) Measure the resistance between combina-
tion meter connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i11) No. B8 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Go to step 7.Repair the har-
ness connector
between combina-
tion meter brake
fluid level switch
and parking brake
switch.
7CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR.
1) Disconnect the connector (B310) from the
VDCCM&H/U.
2) Disconnect the connector (i11) from combi-
nation meter.
3) Measure the resistance between
VDCCM&H/U connector and combination
meter connector.
Connector & terminal
(B310) No. 3 — (i11) No. B8:
Is the resistance less than 0.5
Ω?
Go to step 8.Repair the har-
ness connector
between
VDCCM&H/U and
combination
meter.
8CHECK POOR CONTACT IN CONNECTOR.
Check poor contact in all connectors.
Is there poor contact? Repair the con-
nector.
Go to step 9.
9CHECK VDCCM.
1) Connect the connector (B310) to
VDCCM&H/U.
2) Turn the ignition to ON.
3) Measure the resistance between combina-
tion meter connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i11) No. B8 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance less than 0.5
Ω?
Check the combi-
nation meter.
Replace the
VDCCM&H/U.
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VDC(diag)-34
List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
11.List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
A: LIST
DTCDetailed
codeDisplay Content of diagnosis Reference target
C0021 4211FR wheel speed sensor
open line
Open line of the front
ABS wheel speed sen-
sor RH
nostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).>
C0022
4221FR wheel speed sensor
system
Fr o nt A B S w h e el sp e ed
sensor RH signal mal-
function
FUNCTION, Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4222 FR wheel sensor noiseFr o nt A B S w h e el sp e ed
sensor RH signal noise
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC).>
C0023 4231FL wheel speed sensor
open line
Open line of the front
ABS wheel speed sen-
sor LH
nostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).>
C0024
4241FL wheel speed sensor
signal system
Fr o nt A B S w h e el sp e ed
sensor LH signal mal-
function
FUNCTION, Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4242 FL wheel sensor noiseFr o nt A B S w h e el sp e ed
sensor LH signal noise
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC).>
C0025 4251RR wheel sensor open
line
Rear ABS wheel speed
sensor RH open line
nostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).>
C0026
4261RR wheel speed sen-
sor signal system
Rear ABS wheel speed
sensor RH signal mal-
function
FUNCTION, Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4262 RR wheel sensor noiseRear ABS wheel speed
sensor RH signal noise
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC).>
C0027 4271RL wheel speed sensor
open line
Rear ABS wheel speed
sensor LH open line
nostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).>
C0028
4281RL wheel speed sensor
signal system
Rear ABS wheel speed
sensor LH signal mal-
function
FUNCTION, Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4282 RL wheel sensor noiseRear ABS wheel speed
sensor LH signal noise
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC).>
C0031 4311FR hold valve malfunc-
tion
Fr o nt i nl e t s ol e no i d
valve RH malfunction in
VDCCM&H/U
VDCCM&H/U, Diagnostic Procedure with Diag-
nostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
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VDC(diag)-35
List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
C0032 4321FR pressure reducing
valve malfunction
Fr o nt o ut l et s ol en o id
valve RH malfunction in
VDCCM&H/U
VDCCM&H/U, Diagnostic Procedure with Diag-
nostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
C0033 4331FL hold valve malfunc-
tion
Fr o nt i nl e t s ol e no i d
valve LH malfunction in
VDCCM&H/U
VDCCM&H/U, Diagnostic Procedure with Diag-
nostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
C0034 4341FL pressure reducing
valve malfunction
Fr o nt o ut l et s ol en o id
valve LH malfunction in
VDCCM&H/U
VDCCM&H/U, Diagnostic Procedure with Diag-
nostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
C0035 4351RR hold valve malfunc-
tion
Rear inlet solenoid
valve RH malfunction in
VDCCM&H/U
VDCCM&H/U, Diagnostic Procedure with Diag-
nostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
C0036 4361RR pressure reducing
valve malfunction
Rear outlet solenoid
valve RH malfunction in
VDCCM&H/U
VDCCM&H/U, Diagnostic Procedure with Diag-
nostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
C0037 4371RL hold valve malfunc-
tion
Rear inlet solenoid
valve LH malfunction in
VDCCM&H/U
VDCCM&H/U, Diagnostic Procedure with Diag-
nostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
C0038 4381RL pressure reducing
valve malfunction
Rear outlet solenoid
valve LH malfunction in
VDCCM&H/U
VDCCM&H/U, Diagnostic Procedure with Diag-
nostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
C0061 4611VDC switching valve (P)
system
Primary linear valve
malfunction in
VDCCM&H/U
U, D iagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC).>
C0062 4621VDC switching valve (S)
system
Secondary linear valve
malfunction in
VDCCM&H/U
VDCCM&H/U, Diagnostic Procedure with Diag-
nostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
C0063 4631 VDC switching valveLinear valve malfunc-
tion in VDCCM&H/U
nostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).>
C0042 4421Pow er s up p ly vo lt a ge
failure
Powe r vo lt a ge ma lf u nc -
tion
with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
C0047 C471CAN communication
system
Improper CAN commu-
nication
with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
C0051
4511Va l ve r e l a y s y s t e m o p e n
lineVa l ve r e l ay o p e n l i n e
dure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4512Va l ve r e l ay s y s t e m
short
Va l ve r e l ay s y s t e m
short
with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
DTCDetailed
codeDisplay Content of diagnosis Reference target
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VDC(diag)-36
List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
C0052
4521Motor relay system
open line
Motor / motor relay sys-
tem open line
tic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).>
4522Motor relay system
short
Motor / motor relay sys-
tem short
Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4523Motor system not run-
ning
Motor system not run-
ning
with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4524 Motor systemMotor system malfunc-
tion
with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4525Motor fail safe system
short
Motor fail safe system
short
cedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
C0054 4541Brake light switch open
line
Brake light switch open
line
dure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
C0056
4561G Sensor Output Sei-
zureG sensor output seizure
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4562 G sensor signalG sensor signal mal-
function
with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4563Ya w G s e n s o r p o w e r
voltage
Fau l t y yaw ra te & la t era l
G sensor power supply
voltage
FUNCTION, Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4564 G sensor outputDefective G sensor out-
put
with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
C565G sensor communica-
tion
Defective G sensor
communication
cedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4566 G sensor inside Defect inside G sensor
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
C0057
C571ECM communication
circuit
ECM communication
circuit
nostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
C573TCM communication
circuit
TCM communication
circuit
Tr o u b l e C o d e ( D T C ) . >
4574 Transmission systemTr a n s m i s s i o n s y s t e m
malfunction
cedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
DTCDetailed
codeDisplay Content of diagnosis Reference target
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VDC(diag)-37
List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
C0071
4711Steering angle sensor
counter
Defective steering
angle sensor
FUNCTION, Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code (DTC).>
C712No signal from steering
angle sensor
Defective steering
angle sensor communi-
cation
TION, Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
4713Steering angle sensor
signal seizure
Steering angle sensor
signal seizure
Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4714Steering angle sensor
calibration incomplete
Steering angle sensor
calibration incomplete
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC).>
C0072
4721 Yaw rate sensor signalDefective yaw rate sen-
sor signal
Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4722 Inside yaw rate sensorDefect inside yaw rate
sensor
dure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
C723Ya w r a t e s e n s o r c o m -
munication
Defective yaw rate sen-
sor communication
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC).>
4724Ya w r a t e s e n s o r o s c i l l a -
tion
Ya w r a t e s e n s o r o s c i l l a -
tion malfunction
nostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).>
C0074
4741Pressure sensor open
line
Pressure sensor open
line
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4742Pressure sensor signal
seizure
Pressure sensor signal
seizure
dure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4743 Pressure sensor 0 point Pressure sensor 0 point
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4744 Pressure sensor noise Pressure Sensor Noise
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
4745Pressure sensor output
rise
Pressure sensor output
rise
with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
DTCDetailed
codeDisplay Content of diagnosis Reference target
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VDC(diag)-38
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
12.Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
A: DTC C0021 FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR RH OPEN LINE
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC C0027 REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LH OPEN LINE.
B: DTC C0023 FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LH OPEN LINE
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC C0027 REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LH OPEN LINE.
C: DTC C0025 REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR RH OPEN LINE
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC C0027 REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LH OPEN LINE.