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 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
.