SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)]


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•  Verify the symptoms, and perform troubleshooting according to the appropriate number.

No.

Symptom

1
Any of the following lights do not illuminate with switch the ignition to ON:
•  ABS warning light
•  Brake system warning light
•  DSC indicator light
•  DSC OFF light
2
Any of the following lights stay on:
•  ABS warning light
•  Brake system warning light
•  DSC indicator light
•  DSC OFF light
3
There is a malfunction in the system even though ABS warning light, brake system warning light, DSC indicator light and DSC OFF light do not illuminate
4
ABS or TCS*1 operates frequently
TCS does not work correctly
5
DSC*2 operates frequently
DSC does not work correctly
6
DSC indicator light flashes (when neither the TCS nor the DSC are operating)
7
Hill launch assist (HLA) operates even on a downhill
Hill launch assist (HLA) does not operate on a slope

X: Applied

Troubleshooting item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
DSC HU/CM does not operate
X
X
 
 
 
 
 
Communication error between DSC HU/CM and instrument cluster
X
X
 
 
 
 
 
DSC HU/CM internal malfunction
X
X
 
 
 
 
 
Instrument cluster malfunction
X
X
 
 
 
 
 
Brake fluid amount is low
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
DSC HU/CM detected malfunction (input and output device malfunction)
 
X
 
X
X
 
X
DSC HU/CM detects low voltage in power supply
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
DSC HU/CM ground malfunction
X
X
 
 
 
 
 
No connection at DSC HU/CM connector
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
Parking brake does not release
 
X
 
 
 
 
X
Parking brake switch or brake fluid level sensor stuck on
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
Short to ground in wiring harness between brake fluid level sensor and BCM
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
Short to ground in wiring harness between parking brake switch and BCM
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
There is a mechanical malfunction in system
 
 
X
 
 
 
 
Incorrect ABS wheel-speed signal is inputted to DSC HU/CM
 
 
 
X
X
 
X
There is a difference in size, air pressure or wear conditions between front and rear tires
 
 
 
X
X
 
X
There is a malfunction in engine control system (TCS malfunction)
 
 
 
X
 
 
 
Poor installation with SAS control module (yaw rate sensor, low-G (XY) sensor) and/or steering angle sensor
 
 
 
 
X
 
X
DSC HU/CM initial setting has not been performed after replacing DSC HU/CM
 
X
 
 
X
 
X
Steering angle sensor initialization has not been performed after replacing steering angle sensor
 
X
 
 
X
 
X
Non-completion of module configuration
 
X
 
 
 
X
X
Input signal malfunction from BCM (parking brake signal/reverse gear signal)
 
 
 
 
 
 
X
Communication error between DSC HU/CM and BCM
 
X
 
 
 
 
X
Communication error between DSC HU/CM and PCM
 
X
 
 
 
 
X
Low-G (XY) sensor initialization has not been performed after replacing SAS control module
 
X
 
 
 
 
X
DSC HU/CM detects a malfunction (input/output device malfunction)
 
X
 
 
 
 
X
Center point of low-G (XY) sensor has deviated
 
 
 
 
 
 
X
PCM and BCM detect a malfunction
 
X
 
 
 
 
X
Error input signal from PCM
 
X
 
 
 
 
X
Brake (foot brake/parking brake) drag
 
 
 
 
 
 
X
Improper brake switch signal input to PCM*3
 
X
 
 
 
 
 

*1  :DSC system function contains traction control function, DSC indicator light goes on and off while TCS operates
*2  :DSC indicator light goes on and off while DSC operates
*3  :Applied VIN (assumed): GH1***429761—, GH1***-442043—, GH10**-206766—, GH10**-210449—, GH****-210421—, GH1***-442043—, GH1***-442043—, GH10**-210449—