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DTC: C0030-38, C0033-38, C0036-38, C0039-38

DTC C0030-38  : Left-Front Magnetic Encoder Malfunction (Pulse Missing)

DTC C0033-38  : Right-Front Magnetic Encoder Malfunction (Pulse Missing)

DTC C0036-38  : Left-Rear Magnetic Encoder Malfunction (Pulse Missing)

DTC C0039-38  : Right-Rear Magnetic Encoder Malfunction (Pulse Missing)

NOTE: Before You Troubleshoot, Review The General Troubleshooting Information .

DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
C0030-38 Left-Front Magnetic Encoder Malfunction (Pulse Missing)    
C0033-38 Right-Front Magnetic Encoder Malfunction (Pulse Missing)    
C0036-38 Left-Rear Magnetic Encoder Malfunction (Pulse Missing)    
C0039-38 Right-Rear Magnetic Encoder Malfunction (Pulse Missing)    

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.

    - 4. Test-drive the vehicle on the road in a straight line over 19 mph (30km/h) for 30 seconds 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
    C0030-38 Left-Front Magnetic Encoder Malfunction (Pulse Missing)    
    C0033-38 Right-Front Magnetic Encoder Malfunction (Pulse Missing)    
    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    C0036-38 Left-Rear Magnetic Encoder Malfunction (Pulse Missing)    
    C0039-38 Right-Rear Magnetic Encoder Malfunction (Pulse Missing)    

    Is DTC C0030-38, C0033-38, C0036-38, or C0039-38 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. Magnetic encoder check

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

    - 2. Inspect the appropriate magnetic encoder for damage, debris, and correct installation.

    DTC Appropriate Magnetic Encoder Note
    C0030-38 Left-front Remove The Driveshaft Outboard Joint From The Appropriate Wheel Hub .
    C0033-38 Right-front
    C0036-38 Left-rear Remove The Hub Bearing Unit .
    C0039-38 Right-rear

    Is the magnetic encoder surface OK?

    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. Refer to:

    Replace The VSA Modulator-Control Unit .

    NO 

    Clean the debris from the appropriate magnetic encoder surface on the wheel bearing or the hub bearing unit. If the DTC is still present, replace the appropriate:

    Wheel Bearing or the

    hub bearing unit .