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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  ).
  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 

  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  8. Disconnect the steering angle sensor 5P connector (see STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).
  9. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector (see step  3 ).
  10. Check for continuity between steering angle sensor 5P connector terminals No. 2 and No. 4.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Steering Angle Sensor 5P Connector Terminals No. 2 And 4
    G08082998Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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.

  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
    G08082999Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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.

  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
    G08083000Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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  ).