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DTC 11-13, 13-13, 15-13, 17-13: Right-Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction; Left-Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction; Right-Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction; Left-Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

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NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information. (See General Troubleshooting Information ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 1.1-13, 13-13, 15-13, and/or 17-13 indicated? 

    YES  - Go to step  5.

    NO  - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose terminals between the wheel speed sensor 2P connector and the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting (see Intermittent Failures  ).

  5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  6. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector (see step  3 ).
  7. Check for continuity between the appropriate VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector wheel speed sensor +B and GND terminals (see table).
    CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE TABLE

    DTC Appropriate Terminal
    +B GND
    11-13 Right-front FR +B: No. 23 FR-GND: No. 10
    13-13 Left-front FL +B: No. 19 FL-GND: No. 6
    15-13 Right-rear RR +B: No. 18 RR-GND: No. 4
    17-13 Left-rear RL +B: No. 21 RL-GND: No. 8
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector & GND Terminals
    G00509528Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Go to step 8

    NO  - Go to step 10

  8. Disconnect the appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector (see Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement ).
  9. On the sensor side, check for continuity between body ground and wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 individually.
    Fig 2: Checking For Continuity Between Body Ground And Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminals
    G00509529Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Replace the appropriate wheel speed sensor (see Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement ).

    NO  - Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and the wheel speed sensor.

  10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  11. Measure the voltage between body ground and the appropriate wheel speed sensor +B and GND terminals of the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector individually (see table).
    CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE TABLE

    DTC Appropriate Terminal
    +B GND
    11-13 Right-front FR +B: No. 23 FR-GND: No. 10
    13-13 Left-front FL +B: No. 19 FL-GND: No. 6
    15-13 Right-rear RR +B: No. 18 RR-GND: No. 4
    17-13 Left-rear RL +B: No. 21 RL-GND: No. 8
    Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Appropriate Wheel Speed Sensor Terminals And VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector
    G00509530Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there 0.1 V or more? 

    YES  - Go to step 12

    NO  - Go to step  16

  12. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  13. Disconnect the appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector (see Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement ).
  14. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  15. On the sensor side, measure the voltage between body ground and wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 individually.
    Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminals
    G00509531Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there 0.1 V or more? 

    YES  - Replace the appropriate wheel speed sensor (see Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement ).

    NO  - Repair a short to power in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and the appropriate wheel speed sensor.

  16. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  17. Disconnect the appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector (see Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement ).
  18. Check for continuity between the appropriate VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector wheel speed sensor +B and GND terminals (see table below).
    CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE TABLE

    DTC Appropriate Terminal
    +B GND
    11-13 Right-front FR +B: No. 23 FR-GND: No. 10
    13-13 Left-front FL +B: No. 19 FL-GND: No. 6
    15-13 Right-rear RR +B: No. 18 RR-GND: No. 4
    17-13 Left-rear RL +B: No. 21 RL-GND: No. 8
    Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector & GND Terminals
    G05959282Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Repair a short in the wire between the appropriate wheel speed sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.

    NO  - Go to step 19

  19. Check for continuity between the appropriate VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector terminal and the wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminal.
    CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE TABLE

    DTC VSA Modulator-control Unit 36P Connector Terminal Appropriate Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminal
    11-13 No. 23 Right-front
    13-13 No. 19 Left-front
    15-13 No. 18 Right-rear
    17-13 No. 21 Left-rear
    Fig 6: Checking For Continuity Between Appropriate VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector Terminal And Wheel Speed Sensor Terminal
    G05959283Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Go to step  20.

    NO  - Repair an open in the wire between the appropriate wheel speed sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.

  20. Check for continuity between body ground the appropriate wheel speed sensor +B and GND terminals of the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector individually (see table below).
    CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE TABLE

    DTC VSA Modulator-control Unit 36P Connector Terminal Appropriate Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminal
    11-13 No. 10 Right-front
    13-13 No. 6 Left-front
    15-13 No. 4 Right-rear
    17-13 No. 8 Left-rear
    Fig 7: Checking For Continuity Between Body Ground Appropriate Wheel Speed Sensor Terminals Of VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector
    G05959284Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - If a DTC is indicated for either one of the left and right wheels as described in step 4, go to step 21.

    NO  - If DTCs are indicated for both the left and right wheels as described in step 4, go to step 27.

  21. Swap the appropriate left and right wheel speed sensors.
  22. Reconnect all connectors.
  23. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  24. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  25. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II) again.
  26. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
    CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE TABLE

    DTC Before Swapping DTC After Swapping
    11-13 (Right-front) 13-13 (Left-front)
    13-13 (Left-front) 11-13 (Right-front)
    15-13 (Right-rear) 17-13 (Left-rear)
    17-13 (Left-rear) 15-13 (Right-rear)

    Is the DTC indicated for the opposite wheel? 

    YES  - Replace the original wheel speed sensor (see WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).

    NO  - Go to step  33

  27. Substitute a known-good wheel speed sensor (see WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).
  28. Reconnect all connectors.
  29. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  30. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  31. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II) again.
  32. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 11-13, 13-13, 15-13, or 17-13 indicated? 

    YES  - Go to step 33

    NO  - Replace the original wheel speed sensor (see WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).

  33. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT UPDATE  ). If the unit already has the latest software, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).
  34. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
  35. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 11-13, 13-13, 15-13, and/or 17-13 indicated? 

    YES  - Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector. If the symptom/indication is still present, replace the VSA Modulator-Control Unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).

    NO  - If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.