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VSA DTC 27-21

DTC 27-21  : Steering Angle Sensor Output Signal 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
27-21 Steering Angle Sensor Output Signal Malfunction    

DTCs (VSA)

  1. DTC check

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

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

    - 4. Start the engine, then turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times.

    - 5. Test-drive the vehicle at 31 mph (50 km/h) or more.

    NOTE:  Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

    - 6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    27-21 Steering Angle Sensor Output Signal Malfunction    
    86-11 F-CAN Bus-Off Malfunction    
    86-19 F-CAN Communication With Steering Angle Sensor Malfunction    

    Is DTC 27-21 indicated?

    YES 

    If only DTC 27-21 is indicated, go to step 2.

    YES 

    If DTC 86-11 or 86-19 are also indicated, go to DTC 86-11 - Refer to:

    VSA DTC 86-11 (2014 2015) 

    VSA DTC 86-11 (Without CAN Gateway) (2016)  or

    VSA DTC 86-11, 86-51  or

    or 86-19 - Refer to:

    VSA DTC 86-19 (2014 2015)  or

    VSA DTC 86-19 (Without CAN Gateway) (2016)  or

    VSA DTC 86-19 (With CAN Gateway (Without Auto Idle Stop System)) (2016)  or

    VSA DTC 86-19 (With CAN Gateway (With Auto Idle Stop System)) (2016) .

    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.

    - 6. Start the engine, then turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times.

    - 7. Test-drive the vehicle at 31 mph (50 km/h) or more.

    NOTE:  Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

    - 8. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    27-21 Steering Angle Sensor Output Signal Malfunction    

    Is DTC 27-21 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Replace the original steering angle sensor .

  3. 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.

    - 3. Start the engine, then turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times.

    - 4. Test-drive the vehicle at 31 mph (50 km/h) or more.

    NOTE:  Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

    - 5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
         

    Is DTC 27-21 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.