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DSC Control Inspection

  1. Perform "Preparation".
  2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
    Fig 1: DLC-2
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  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.
    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

    Send the command while rotating the wheel being inspected by hand in a forward direction.

  4. 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