27-14

VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 27-14

DTC 27-14:

Steering Angle Sensor Counter Malfunction

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

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

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

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

4. Start the engine.

5. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times.

6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 27-14 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 7.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

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

8. Disconnect the steering angle sensor 5P connector Service and Repair.

9. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 22P connector.

10. Check for continuity between steering angle sensor 5P connector terminals No. 2 and No. 4.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short in the wires between the steering angle sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.

NO -

Go to step 11.

11. Check for continuity between steering angle sensor 5P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2, and No. 1 and No. 4 individually.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short in the wires between the steering angle sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.

NO -

Go to step 12.

12. Check for continuity between steering angle sensor 5P connector terminals No. 2 and No. 5, and No. 4 and No. 5 individually.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short in the wires between the steering angle sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.

NO -

Replace the steering angle sensor Service and Repair.