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VSA DTC 141-13, 141-14, 142-13, 142-14

DTC 141-13  : Right-Front Brake Caliper Pressure Sensor Internal Circuit Malfunction

DTC 141-14  : Right-Front Brake Caliper Pressure Sensor Malfunction

DTC 142-13  : Left-Front Brake Caliper Pressure Sensor Internal Circuit Malfunction

DTC 142-14  : Left-Front Brake Caliper Pressure Sensor Malfunction

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the how to troubleshoot the VSA system - 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
141-13 Right-Front Brake Caliper Pressure Sensor Internal Circuit Malfunction    
141-14 Right-Front Brake Caliper Pressure Sensor Malfunction    
142-13 Left-Front Brake Caliper Pressure Sensor Internal Circuit Malfunction    
142-14 Left-Front Brake Caliper Pressure Sensor Malfunction    

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. Press the brake pedal several times.

    - 5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    141-13 Right-Front Brake Caliper Pressure Sensor Internal Circuit Malfunction    
    141-14 Right-Front Brake Caliper Pressure Sensor Malfunction    
    142-13 Left-Front Brake Caliper Pressure Sensor Internal Circuit Malfunction    
    142-14 Left-Front Brake Caliper Pressure Sensor Malfunction    

    Is DTC 141-13, 141-14, 142-13, or 142-14 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. 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. Press the brake pedal several times.

    - 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
         

    Is DTC 141-13, 141-14, 142-13, or 142-14 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.