sensor SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Workshop Manual
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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.
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VDC(diag)-39
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
D: DTC C0027 REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LH OPEN LINE
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Faulty ABS wheel speed sensor (harness open line)
•Defective harness connector
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
•ABS does not operate.
•VDC does not operate.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
26404127392543
B98
R249R232
R1
B97
R2
E
12121212B6B15
2842
B310VDCCM & H/U
TWISTED PAIR LINETWISTED PAIR LINE
TWISTED PAIR LINETWISTED PAIR LINE
REAR ABS WHEELSPEED SENSOR  RH
FRONT ABS WHEELSPEED SENSOR  RHFRONT ABS WHEELSPEED SENSOR  LHREAR ABS WHEELSPEED SENSOR  LH
B15
B6
R249
R232
VDC00370
920922
B310
1234
1516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414245464344568910 11 12 13 147
B98
3412 8910 1112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2456 7
B97
1234 5678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2012 
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VDC(diag)-40
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNECTOR.
Check if there is poor contact between 
VDCCM&H/U and ABS wheel speed sensor.
Is there poor contact? Repair the con-
nector.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR BETWEEN 
VDCCM&H/U AND ABS WHEEL SPEED 
SENSOR.
1) Disconnect the connector (B310) from the 
VDCCM&H/U.
2) Disconnect the connector from ABS wheel 
speed sensor.
3) Measure the resistance between 
VDCCM&H/U connector and ABS wheel 
speed sensor connector.
Connector & terminal
DTC C0021
(B310) No. 42 — (B6) No. 1:
(B310) No. 28 — (B6) No. 2:
DTC C0023
(B310) No. 27 — (B15) No. 1:
(B310) No. 41 — (B15) No. 2:
DTC C0025
(B310) No. 40 — (R249) No. 1:
(B310) No. 26 — (R249) No. 2:
DTC C0027
(B310) No. 25 — (R232) No. 1:
(B310) No. 39 — (R232) No. 2:
Is the resistance less than 0.5 
Ω?
Go to step 3.Repair the har-
ness connector 
between 
VDCCM&H/U and 
ABS wheel speed 
sensor.
3CHECK GROUND SHORT OF HARNESS.
Measure the resistance between VDCCM&H/U 
connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
DTC C0021
(B310) No. 28 — Chassis ground:
DTC C0023
(B310) No. 41 — Chassis ground:
DTC C0025
(B310) No. 26 — Chassis ground:
DTC C0027
(B310) No. 39 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance more than 1 
MΩ?
Go to step 4.Repair the har-
ness connector 
between 
VDCCM&H/U and 
ABS wheel speed 
sensor.
4CHECK ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR POW-
ER SUPPLY CIRCUIT.
1) Connect the VDCCM&H/U connector.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3) Measure the voltage between ABS wheel 
speed sensor connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
DTC C0021
(B6) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
DTC C0023
(B15) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
DTC C0025
(R249) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
DTC C0027
(R232) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 8.5 — 13.5 V? Go to step 6.Go to step 5. 
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VDC(diag)-41
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
5CHECK THE VDCCM&H/U POWER SUPPLY 
CIRCUIT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the VDCCM&H/U connector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Measure the voltage between VDCCM&H/
U connector terminals.
Connector & terminal
(B310) No. 1 (+) — (B310) No. 43 (–):
Is the voltage 10 — 15 V? Go to step 7.Check the genera-
tor, batter y and 
VDCCM&H/U 
power supply cir-
cuit.
6CHECK ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIG-
NAL.
1) Install the ABS wheel speed sensor.
2) Prepare an oscilloscope.
3) Check the ABS wheel speed sensor. 
INSPECTION, Front ABS Wheel Speed Sen-
sor.>
Is the pattern the same wave-
for m as shown in the figure?
Go to step 7.Replace the ABS 
wheel speed sen-
sor.
7CHECK THE VDCCM&H/U.
1) Connect all the connectors.
2) Erase the memory.
3) Perform the inspection mode. 
Mode.>
4) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the 
VDCCM&H/U. 
ule & Hydraulic 
Control Unit 
(VDCCM&H/U).>
Go to step 8.
8CHECK OTHER DTC DETECTION.Is any other DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to 
DTC. 
It results from a 
temporary noise 
interference.
Step Check Yes No 
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VDC(diag)-42
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
E: DTC C0022 FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR RH SIGNAL NOISE
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC C0028 “REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LH SIGNAL MAL-
FUNCTION”. 
F: DTC C0024 FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LH SIGNAL NOISE
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC C0028 “REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LH SIGNAL MAL-
FUNCTION”. 
G: DTC C0026 REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR RH SIGNAL NOISE
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC C0028 “REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LH SIGNAL MAL-
FUNCTION”. 
H: DTC C0028 REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LH SIGNAL NOISE
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC C0028 “REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LH SIGNAL MAL-
FUNCTION”. 
I: DTC C0022 FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR RH SIGNAL MALFUNC-
TION
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC C0028 “REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LH SIGNAL MAL-
FUNCTION”. 
J: DTC C0024 FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LH SIGNAL MALFUNC-
TION
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC C0028 “REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LH SIGNAL MAL-
FUNCTION”. 
K: DTC C0026 REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR RH SIGNAL MALFUNC-
TION
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC C0028 “REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LH SIGNAL MAL-
FUNCTION”. 
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VDC(diag)-43
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
L: DTC C0028 REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LH SIGNAL MALFUNC-
TION
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor signal (noise, irregular signal, etc.)
•Defective harness connector
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
•ABS does not operate.
•VDC does not operate.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
26404127392543
B98
R249R232
R1
B97
R2
E
12121212B6B15
2842
B310VDCCM & H/U
TWISTED PAIR LINETWISTED PAIR LINE
TWISTED PAIR LINETWISTED PAIR LINE
REAR ABS WHEELSPEED SENSOR  RH
FRONT ABS WHEELSPEED SENSOR  RHFRONT ABS WHEELSPEED SENSOR  LHREAR ABS WHEELSPEED SENSOR  LH
B15
B6
R249
R232
VDC00370
920922
B310
1234
1516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414245464344568910 11 12 13 147
B98
3412 8910 1112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2456 7
B97
1234 5678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2012 
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VDC(diag)-44
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK THE VDCCM&H/U POWER SUPPLY 
CIRCUIT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the VDCCM&H/U connector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Measure the voltage between VDCCM&H/
U connector terminals.
Connector & terminal
(B310) No. 1 (+) — (B310) No. 43 (–):
Is the voltage 10 — 15 V? Go to step 2.Check the genera-
tor, batter y and 
VDCCM&H/U 
power supply cir-
cuit.
2CHECK OUTPUT OF ABS WHEEL SPEED 
SENSOR USING SUBARU SELECT MONI-
TOR.
1) Select {Current Data Display & Save} in 
Subaru Select Monitor.
2) Read the ABS wheel speed sensor output 
corresponding to the faulty wheel in Subaru 
Select Monitor data display mode.
Does the speed indicated on 
the display change in response 
to the speedometer reading 
during acceleration/decelera-
tion when the steering wheel is 
in the straight-ahead position?
Go to step 3.Go to step 8.
3CHECK POOR CONTACT IN CONNECTOR.
Tu r n   t h e   i g n i t i o n   s w i t c h   t o   O F F.
Is there poor contact in con-
nectors between VDCCM&H/U 
and ABS wheel speed sensor?
Repair the con-
nector.
Go to step 4.
4CHECK CAUSE OF SIGNAL NOISE.
Make sure the radio wave devices and electric 
components are installed correctly.
Are the radio wave devices and 
electric components installed 
correctly?
Go to step 5.Install the radio 
wave devices and 
electric compo-
nents properly.
5CHECK CAUSE OF SIGNAL NOISE.
Check if the noise sources (such as an 
antenna) are installed near the sensor har-
ness.
Are noise sources installed? Install the noise 
sources apart from 
sensor harness.
Go to step 6.
6CHECK THE VDCCM&H/U.
1) Connect all the connectors.
2) Erase the memory.
3) Perform the inspection mode. 
Mode.>
4) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the 
VDCCM&H/U. 
ule & Hydraulic 
Control Unit 
(VDCCM&H/U).>
Go to step 7.
7CHECK OTHER DTC DETECTION.Is any other DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to 
DTC. 
It results from a 
temporary noise 
interference.
8CHECK INSTALLATION OF ABS WHEEL 
SPEED SENSOR.
Is the ABS wheel speed sen-
sor installation bolt tightened 
7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)?
Go to step 9.Tighten the ABS 
wheel speed sen-
sor installation 
bolts.
9CHECK ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIG-
NAL.
1) Install the ABS wheel speed sensor.
2) Prepare an oscilloscope.
3) Check the ABS wheel speed sensor. 
INSPECTION, Front ABS Wheel Speed Sen-
sor.>
Does the oscilloscope indicate 
the waveform pattern like 
shown in the figure when the 
tire is slowly turned? Does the 
oscilloscope indication repeat 
the waveform pattern like 
shown in the figure when the 
tire is slowly turned in equal 
speed for more one rotation?
Go to step 11.Go to step 10. 
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VDC(diag)-45
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
M: DTC C0031 FRONT INLET SOLENOID VALVE RH MALFUNCTION IN VDC-
CM&H/U
NOTE:
For  the  diagnostic  procedure,  refer  to  DTC  C0063  “LINEAR  VALVE  MALFUNCTION  IN  VDCCM&H/U”.
N: DTC C0032 FRONT OUTLET SOLENOID VALVE RH MALFUNCTION IN VDC-
CM&H/U
NOTE:
For  the  diagnostic  procedure,  refer  to  DTC  C0063  “LINEAR  VALVE  MALFUNCTION  IN  VDCCM&H/U”.
10 CHECK ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR OR 
MAGNETIC ENCODER.
Are there foreign matter, 
breakage or damage at the tip 
of ABS wheel speed sensor or 
magnetic encoder?
Remove dirt 
throughly. Also 
replace the ABS 
wheel speed sen-
sor or magnetic 
encoder as a unit 
with hub unit bear-
ing if it is broken or 
damaged.
Go to step 11.
11 CHECK CAUSE OF SIGNAL NOISE.
Make sure the radio wave devices and electric 
components are installed correctly.
Are the radio wave devices and 
electric components installed 
correctly?
Go to step 12.Install the radio 
wave devices and 
electric compo-
nents properly.
12 CHECK CAUSE OF SIGNAL NOISE.
Check if the noise sources (such as an 
antenna) are installed near the sensor har-
ness.
Is the noise sources installed? Go to step 13.Install the noise 
sources apart from 
sensor harness.
13 CHECK THE VDCCM&H/U.
1) Connect all the connectors.
2) Erase the memory.
3) Perform the inspection mode. 
Mode.>
4) Read the DTC.
Is the same DTC displayed? Replace the 
VDCCM&H/U. 
ule & Hydraulic 
Control Unit 
(VDCCM&H/U).>
Go to step 14.
14 CHECK OTHER DTC DETECTION.Is any other DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to 
DTC. 
It results from a 
temporary noise 
interference.
NOTE:
Though  the  ABS
warning  light  re-
mains  on  at  this
time,  it  is  normal.
Drive the vehicle at
more than 12 km/h
(7 MPH) in order to
turn  ABS  warning
light off. Be sure to
drive  the  vehicle
and  check  the
warning  light  goes
off.
Step Check Yes No