DTC 81-20

DTC 81-20  : Acceleration Sensor (Inside of Modulator-Control Unit) Internal Circuit Malfunction

NOTE: 

• Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .
• While doing this troubleshooting, avoid vibration or shaking of the vehicle.
• The yaw rate-acceleration sensor is built into the VSA modulator-control unit.
• Before troubleshooting, check the VSA modulator-control unit for proper mounting. Improper mounting of the VSA modulator-control unit may set this code.

DTCs (VSA)

1. Problem verification

   -1. Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface.

   -2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   -3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

   -4. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then the ON mode.

   -5. Test-drive the vehicle at 6 mph (10 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
   81-20 Acceleration Sensor (Inside of Modulator-Control Unit) Internal Circuit Malfunction

   Is DTC 81-20 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 .

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 the ON mode.

   -3. Test-drive the vehicle at 6 mph (10 km/h) or more.

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

   -4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC	Freeze Frame

   Is DTC 81-20 indicated?

   YES 

   Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 21P 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.