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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 .

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

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
    C0051-62 Steering Angle Sensor Failure (Signal Compare Failure)    
    U0029-00 CAN Communication Failure (Bus OFF)    
    U0126-00 CAN Communication Failure with Absolute Steering Wheel Angle Sensor    

    Is DTC C0051-62 indicated?

    YES 

    If only DTC C0051-62 is indicated, go to step 2.

    YES 

    If DTC U0029-00 or U0126-00 are also indicated, or U0126-00 - Refer to:

    go to DTC U0029-00 

    DTC Troubleshooting: U0100-00, U0101-00, U0101-00, U0104-00, U0126-00, U0155-00 (VSA Control Unit: 6-Speed A/T) (2016 2017 2018)  or

    DTC Troubleshooting: U0100-00, U0101-00, U0126-00, U0155-00 (VSA Control Unit: 6-Speed A/T [Without CAN Gateway]) (2019 2020 2021)  or

    DTC Troubleshooting: U0100-00, U0101-00, U0101-00, U0104-00, U0126-00, U0155-00 (VSA Control Unit: 6-Speed A/T [With CAN Gateway]) (2019 2020 2021)  or

    DTC Troubleshooting: U0100-00, U0101-00, U0101-00, U0104-00, U0126-00, U0155-00 (VSA Control Unit: 9-Speed A/T) (2016 2017 2018)  or

    DTC Troubleshooting: U0100-00, U0101-00, U0126-00, U0155-00 (VSA Control Unit: 9-Speed A/T [Without CAN Gateway]) (2019 2020 2021)  or

    DTC Troubleshooting: U0100-00, U0101-00, U0101-00, U0104-00, U0126-00, U0155-00 (VSA Control Unit: 9-Speed A/T [With CAN Gateway]) (2019 2020 2021) .

    NO 

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

    - 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
    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 .