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DTC C0051-62

DTC C0051-62  : Steering Angle Sensor Failure (Signal Compare Failure)

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information - Refer to:

How to Troubleshoot the VSA System (2014 2015 2016) or

How to Troubleshoot the VSA System (2017 2018 2019 2020) 

DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
C0051-62 Steering Angle Sensor Failure (Signal Compare Failure)    

DTC (VSA)

  1. Problem verification

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then start the engine.

    - 4. Test-drive the vehicle under these conditions:

    • Vehicle speed at 45 mph (72 km/h) or more
    • Change lanes for a few times

    NOTE: 

    • Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
    • Be careful of the surrounding traffic conditions.

    - 5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    C0051-62 Steering Angle Sensor Failure (Signal Compare Failure)    

    Is DTC C0051-62 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting - Refer to:

    How to Troubleshoot the VSA System (2014 2015 2016) or

    How to Troubleshoot the VSA System (2017 2018 2019 2020) 

    If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.

  2. Steering angle sensor check (substitution)

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Substitute a known-good steering angle sensor.  Refer to:Steering Angle Sensor Removal and Installation

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    - 5. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then start the engine.

    - 6. Test-drive the vehicle under these conditions:

    • Vehicle speed at 45 mph (72 km/h) or more
    • Change lanes for a few times

    NOTE: 

    • Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
    • Be careful of the surrounding traffic conditions.

    - 7. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    C0051-62 Steering Angle Sensor Failure (Signal Compare Failure)    

    Is DTC C0051-62 indicated?

    YES 

    Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector. If they are OK, replace the VSA modulator-control unit .

    NO 

    Replace the original steering angle sensor .