Manufacturer Code Charts: 27

VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 27

DTC 27: Steering Angle Sensor

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.

4. Test-drive the vehicle around a number of corners.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 27 indicated?
YES - Go to step 6.

NO - The system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes


6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

7. Disconnect the steering angle sensor 5P connector.

8. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

9. Measure the voltage between the steering angle sensor 5P connector terminal No. 5 and body ground.

Is there battery voltage?
YES - Go to step 10.

NO - Repair an open in the wire between the No. 18 (15 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and the steering angle sensor.






10. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

11. Reconnect the steering angle 5P connector.

12. Measure the voltage between the steering angle sensor 5P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.

Is there 0.1 V or less?
YES - Replace the steering angle sensor. Service and Repair

NO - Repair an open in the wire between the steering angle sensor and body ground (G506). If the wire is OK, check for a poor connection at body ground (G506).