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DTC 27-12: Steering Angle Sensor Stuck

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION  ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Turn the steering wheel left and right 90 degrees or more. Check the STEERING ANGLE in the VSA DATA LIST with the HDS.

    Is there +90° or more, and -90° or less? 

    YES  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES TROUBLESHOOTING 

    NO  -Go to step 3.

  3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  4. Disconnect the steering angle sensor 5P connector (see STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).
  5. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector (see step  3 ).
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  7. Measure the voltage between body ground and steering angle sensor 5P connector terminals No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 individually.
    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Steering Angle Sensor 5P Connector Terminals
    G08082997Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there 0.1 V or more? 

    YES  -Repair a short to power in the wire between the steering angle sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.

    NO  -Replace the steering angle sensor (see STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).