VSA DTC 11-13, 13-13, 15-13, 17-13 (2014 2015)

DTC 11-13  : Right-Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

DTC 13-13  : Left-Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

DTC 15-13  : Right-Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

DTC 17-13  : Left-Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the how to troubleshoot the VSA system - Refer to:

How to Troubleshoot the VSA System (2014 2015 2016)

DTCs (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 to the ON mode.

   - 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC	Freeze Frame
   11-13 Right-Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction
   13-13 Left-Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction
   15-13 Right-Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction
   17-13 Left-Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

   Is DTC 11-13, 13-13, 15-13, or 17-13 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)

   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. Shorted wire check (Wheel speed sensor lines to ground)

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

   - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

   VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

   - 3. Check for continuity between body ground and the appropriate wheel speed sensor +B and GND terminals of the VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector individually (see table).

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected

   DTC	Appropriate Terminal
   	+B	GND
   11-13 Right-front	No. 24	No. 13
   13-13 Left-front	No. 21	No. 9
   15-13 Right-rear	No. 23	No. 35
   17-13 Left-rear	No. 33	No. 22

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   Wheel speed sensor wires are shorted to body ground. Go to step 3.

   NO 

   The wheel speed sensor wires are not shorted to body ground. Go to step 4.

3. Wheel speed sensor (s) check

   - 1. Disconnect the following connector.

   Appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector - Refer to: Wheel Speed Sensor Removal and Installation (2014 2015 2016) .

   - 2. On the sensor side, check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected
   	Appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector: disconnected
   Test circuit	+B
   Test point 1	Appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector No. 1
   Test point 2	Body ground

   Test circuit	GND
   Test point 1	Appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector No. 2

   Test point 2

   Body ground

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The wheel speed sensor wires are not shorted to body ground. Replace the appropriate wheel speed sensor - Refer to:

   Wheel Speed Sensor Removal and Installation (2014 2015 2016) .

   NO 

   Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and the wheel speed sensor.

4. Shorted wire check (Wheel speed sensor lines to power)

   - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   - 2. Measure the voltage between body ground and the appropriate wheel speed sensor +B and GND terminals of the VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector individually (see table).

   Test condition	Vehicle ON mode
   	VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected

   DTC	Appropriate Terminal
   	+B	GND
   11-13 Right-front	No. 24	No. 13
   13-13 Left-front	No. 21	No. 9
   15-13 Right-rear	No. 23	No. 35
   17-13 Left-rear	No. 33	No. 22

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   Is there 0.1 V or more?

   YES 

   Wheel speed sensor wires are shorted to power. Go to step 5.

   NO 

   The wheel speed sensor wires are not shorted to power. Go to step 6.

5. Wheel speed sensor (s) check

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

   - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

   Appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector - Refer to: Wheel Speed Sensor Removal and Installation (2014 2015 2016) .

   - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   - 4. On the sensor side, measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle ON mode
   	VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected
   	Appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector: disconnected
   Test circuit	+B
   Test point 1	Appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector No. 1
   Test point 2	Body ground

   Test circuit	GND
   Test point 1	Appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector No. 2
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there 0.1 V or more?

   YES 

   The wheel speed sensor wires are not shorted to power. Replace the appropriate wheel speed sensor - Refer to:

   Wheel Speed Sensor Removal and Installation (2014 2015 2016) .

   NO 

   Repair a short to power in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and the appropriate wheel speed sensor.

6. Shorted wire check (Wheel speed sensor lines wire to wire)

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

   - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

   Appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector - Refer to: Wheel Speed Sensor Removal and Installation (2014 2015 2016) .

   - 3. Check for continuity between the appropriate VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector wheel speed sensor +B and GND terminals (see table).

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected
   	Appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector: disconnected

   DTC	Appropriate Terminal
   	+B	GND
   11-13 Right-front	No. 24	No. 13
   13-13 Left-front	No. 21	No. 9
   15-13 Right-rear	No. 23	No. 35
   17-13 Left-rear	No. 33	No. 22

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   Repair a short in the wires between the appropriate wheel speed sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.

   NO 

   The wheel speed sensor wires are not shorted in the wires. Go to step 7.

7. Open wire check (Wheel speed sensor lines) 1

   - 1. Check for continuity between the appropriate VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector terminal and the appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminal (see table).

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected
   	Appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector: disconnected

   DTC	VSA Modulator-Control Unit 38P Connector Terminal	Appropriate Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminal
   11-13	No. 24	Right-front
   13-13	No. 21	Left-front
   15-13	No. 23	Right-rear
   17-13	No. 33	Left-rear

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   Go to step 8.

   NO 

   Repair an open in the wire between the appropriate wheel speed sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.

8. Open wire check (Wheel speed sensor lines) 2

   - 1. Check for continuity between the appropriate VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector terminal and the appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminal (see table).

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected
   	Appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector: disconnected

   DTC	VSA Modulator-Control Unit 38P Connector Terminal	Appropriate Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminal
   11-13	No. 13	Right-front
   13-13	No. 9	Left-front
   15-13	No. 35	Right-rear
   17-13	No. 22	Left-rear

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The wheel speed sensor wires are OK. If a DTC is indicated for either one of the front or rear wheels as described in step 1, go to step 9.

   YES 

   The wheel speed sensor wires are OK. If DTCs are indicated for both front or rear wheels as described in step 1, go to step 10.

   NO 

   Repair an open in the wire between the appropriate wheel speed sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.

9. Wheel speed sensor (s) check

   - 1. Swap the appropriate front left and front right wheel speed sensors or rear left and rear right wheel speed sensors.

   - 2. Reconnect the following connectors.

   VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

   Wheel speed sensor 2P connector - Refer to: Wheel Speed Sensor Removal and Installation (2014 2015 2016) .

   - 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 to the ON mode.

   - 6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Before Swapping	DTC After Swapping
   11-13 (Right-front)	13-13 (Left-front)
   13-13 (Left-front)	11-13 (Right-front)
   15-13 (Right-rear)	17-13 (Left-rear)
   17-13 (Left-rear)	15-13 (Right-rear)

   DTC Description	DTC	Freeze Frame
   11-13 Right-Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction
   13-13 Left-Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction
   15-13 Right-Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction
   17-13 Left-Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

   Is the DTC indicated for the opposite wheel?

   YES 

   Replace the original wheel speed sensor - Refer to:

   Wheel Speed Sensor Removal and Installation (2014 2015 2016) .

   NO 

   Go to step 11.

10. Wheel speed sensor (s) check (substitution)

    - 1. Substitute a known-good wheel speed sensor.

    DTC	Appropriate Wheel Speed Sensor
    11-13	Right-front
    13-13	Left-front
    15-13	Right-rear
    17-13	Left-rear

    - 2. Reconnect the following connectors.

    VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

    Wheel speed sensor 2P connector - Refer to: Wheel Speed Sensor Removal and Installation (2014 2015 2016) .

    - 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 to the ON mode.

    - 6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description	DTC	Freeze Frame
    11-13 Right-Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction
    13-13 Left-Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction
    15-13 Right-Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction
    17-13 Left-Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

    Is DTC 11-13, 13-13, 15-13, or 17-13 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 11.

    NO 

    Replace the original wheel speed sensor - Refer to:

    Wheel Speed Sensor Removal and Installation (2014 2015 2016) .

11. VSA modulator-control unit check (update)

    - 1. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software.

    - 2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.

    - 3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description	DTC	Freeze Frame

    Is DTC 11-13, 13-13, 15-13, or 17-13 indicated?

    YES 

    Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector. If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated and the symptom/indication is still present, replace the VSA modulator-control unit .

    NO 

    Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.