Before performing diagnosis, check the following items which might affect VDC problems. 1. BATTERY Check the battery. Battery > INSPECTION Battery > INSPECTION 2. GROUND Check the installation of the ground bolt for VDC. 3. BRAKE FLUID 1. Check the brake fluid level. 2. Check the brake fluid for leaks. 4. HYDRAULIC UNIT Check the hydraulic unit. • When using the brake tester VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > INSPECTION • When not using the brake tester VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > INSPECTION 5. BRAKE DRAG Check for brake drag. 6. BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR Check the brake pad and rotor. • Front Front Brake Pad > INSPECTION Front Disc Rotor > INSPECTION • Rear Rear Brake Pad > INSPECTION Rear Disc Rotor > INSPECTION 7. PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY Check the parking brake assembly. General Description > COMPONENT 8. TIRE Check the tire specifications, tire wear and air pressure. General Description > SPECIFICATION |
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1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. NOTE2. Remove the trunk trim panel assembly - side (sedan model) or rear floor mat (OUTBACK model).• Sedan model: Trunk Room Trim > REMOVAL• OUTBACK model: Remove the rear floor mat and the spacer - rear floor mat.3. Lift up the ve ...