When servicing vehicles with the vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES),
test drives will be necessary to allow all tests to be run, and all system functions
to be enabled and exercised. A test drive may also be required to duplicate specific
DTCs covered in this section. The diagnostic system check (including test drive) should
be run when vehicle repairs are complete in order to verify the repair. The diagnostic
test drive will vary for ABS, TCS, or VSES concerns.
The following is a suggested VSES diagnostic test drive.
- Read the Diagnostic Aids and the Conditions for Setting the DTC.
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Reconnect any previously disconnected components.
- Start the engine.
- Install a scan tool.
- With the scan tool, observe the VSES Is Centered parameter in the VSES
data list. The scan tool will indicate Yes with the steering wheel centered. Drive
the vehicle in a straight line for 45 seconds at 24 km/h (15 mph)
while monitoring the scan tool.
- Remove the scan tool.
Important: Do not perform any unlawful or unsafe manoeuvres.
- Drive the vehicle under the following conditions for at least 10 minutes.
• | Perform turning manoeuvres (curved freeway entrance ramp, parking lot
manoeuvres) and high steering angles and yaw rates at low speeds. |
• | Verify the customers concern and duplicate driving conditions |
- With the engine still running, use the scan tool in order to check for
DTCs. If any DTCs are set, refer to
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle.