DTC 27-23: Steering Angle Sensor Counter 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 ).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Start the engine.
- Turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 27-23 indicated?
YES - Go to step 7.
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).
- Disconnect the steering angle sensor 5P connector (see STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).
- Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector (see step 3 ).
- Check for continuity between steering angle sensor 5P connector terminals No. 2 and No. 4.
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Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short in the wires between the steering angle sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.
NO - Go to step 11.
- Check for continuity between steering angle sensor 5P connector terminals No. 5 and No. 2, and No. 5 and No. 4 individually.
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Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short in the wires between the steering angle sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.
NO - Go to step 12.
- Check for continuity between steering angle sensor 5P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2, and No. 1 and No. 4 individually.
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Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short in the wires between the steering angle sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.
NO - Replace the steering angle sensor {see STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).