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 (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
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- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Start the engine.
- Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times.
- 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
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Disconnect the steering angle sensor 5P connector (see STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).
- Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector (see step 3 ).
- Check for continuity between steering angle sensor 5P connector terminals No. 2 and No. 4.
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Is there continuity?
YES -Repair a short in the wire between the steering angle sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.
NO -Go to step 11.
- Check for continuity between steering angle sensor 5P connector terminals No. 2 and No. 5, and No. 4 and No. 5 individually.Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Steering Angle Sensor 5P Connector Terminals No. 2 And No. 5, 4 And No. 5
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Is there continuity?
YES -Repair a short in the wire between the steering angle sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.
NO -Go to step 12.
- Check for continuity between steering angle sensor 5P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2, and No. 1 and No. 4 individually.Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Steering Angle Sensor 5P Connector Terminals No. 1, 2 And No. 1, 4
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Is there continuity?
YES -Repair a short 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 ).