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 Enabled parameter in the VSES data
list. The scan tool will indicate Yes when the steering wheel is 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 maneuvers.
- Drive the vehicle under the following conditions for at least 10 minutes.
• | Perform turning maneuvers (curved freeway entrance ramp, parking lot maneuvers)
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
.