DTC 21-11, 22-11, 23-11, 24-11: Right-front Magnetic Encoder (Wheel Bearing) Malfunction (Pulse Missing); Left-Front Magnetic Encoder (Wheel Bearing) Malfunction (Pulse Missing); Right-Rear Magnetic Encoder (Wheel Bearing) Malfunction (Pulse Missing); Left-Rear Magnetic Encoder (Wheel Bearing) Malfunction (Pulse Missing)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Fit, 2010 Honda Fit, and 2009 Honda Fit. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information. (See General Troubleshooting Information ).

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Test-drive the vehicle. Drive the vehicle at 13 mph (20 km/h) or more, and go a distance of 328 ft (100 m) or more.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on a straight section of road, not on a lift.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 21-11, 22-11,23-11, and/or 24-11 indicated?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting (see Intermittent Failures ).
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

Inspect the appropriate magnetic encoder for dirt or debris.

CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE TABLE

DTC	Appropriate Magnetic Encoder	Note
21-11	Right-front	Remove the driveshaft outboard joint from the appropriate wheel hub (see KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ).
22-11	Left-front
23-11	Right-rear	Remove the hub bearing unit (see HUB BEARING UNIT REPLACEMENT ).
24-11	Left-rear

Is the magnetic encoder surface OK?

YES - Replace the wheel bearing (front) or the hub bearing unit (rear):

Front: Replace the front wheel bearing (see KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ).
Rear: Replace the rear hub bearing unit (see HUB BEARING UNIT REPLACEMENT ).

NO - Clean dust or dirt from the appropriate magnetic encoder surface on the wheel bearing or the hub bearing unit, then go to step 1 and recheck. If the DTC is still present, replace the appropriate wheel bearing or hub bearing unit.