VSA DTC 11-13, 13-13, 15-13, 17-13 (2016)

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 general troubleshooting information - 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 start the engine.

   - 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 (+, - 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 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

   Connector	DTC	Test point 1	Test point 2
   VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector - Refer to: VSA Modulator-Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016) .	11-13 Right-front	No. 24	Body ground
   		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

   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The + or - wires are shorted to body ground. Go to step 3.

   NO 

   The + and - wires are not shorted to body ground. Go to step 4.

3. Wheel speed sensor (s) check 1

   - 1. Disconnect the following connector.

   Appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector

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

   Test circuit 2
   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 + and - 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 (+, - lines to power)

   - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

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

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

   Connector	DTC	Test point 1	Test point 2
   VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector - Refer to: VSA Modulator-Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016).	11-13 Right-front	No. 24	Body ground
   		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

   Is there 0.1 V or more?

   YES 

   The + or - wires are shorted to power. Go to step 5.

   NO 

   The + and - wires are not shorted to power. Go to step 6.

5. Wheel speed sensor (s) check 2

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

   - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

   Appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector

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

   Test circuit 2
   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 + and - 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 (+, - lines wire to wire)

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

   - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

   Appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector

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

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

   Connector	DTC	Test point 1	Test point 2
   VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector - Refer to: VSA Modulator-Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016).	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

   Is there continuity?

   YES 

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

   NO 

   The + and - wires are not shorted in the wires. Go to step 7.

7. Open wire check (+ lines)

   - 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 - Refer to: VSA Modulator-Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016).	Appropriate Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminal
   11-13 Right-front	No. 24	No. 1
   13-13 Left-front	No. 21	No. 1
   15-13 Right-rear	No. 23	No. 1
   17-13 Left-rear	No. 33	No. 1

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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 (- lines)

   - 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 - Refer to: VSA Modulator-Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016).	Appropriate Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminal
   11-13 Right-front	No. 13	No. 2
   13-13 Left-front	No. 9	No. 2
   15-13 Right-rear	No. 35	No. 2
   17-13 Left-rear	No. 22	No. 2

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The +, - wires are OK. Go to step 9.

   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 (substitution)

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

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

   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

   - 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. 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 10.

   NO 

   Replace the original wheel speed sensor - Refer to:

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

10. 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 start the engine.

    - 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 and poor connections 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.