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ABS System




ABS DTC Troubleshooting: 11, 13, 15, 17

DTC 11:

Right-Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

DTC 13:

Left-Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

DTC 15:

Right-Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

DTC 17:

Left-Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

4. Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.

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

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

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

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting.�

6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

7. Disconnect the ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector. Service and Repair

8. Check for continuity between body ground and the appropriate wheel speed sensor +B and GND terminals of the ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector individually (see table).









Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 9.

NO -

Go to step 11.

9. Disconnect the appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (ABS).

10. On the sensor side, check for continuity between body ground and wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Replace the appropriate wheel speed sensor Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (ABS).�

NO -

Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the ABS modulator-control unit and the appropriate wheel speed sensor.�

11. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

12. Measure the voltage between body ground and the appropriate wheel speed sensor +B and GND terminals of the ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector individually (see table).









Is there 0.1V or more?

YES -

Go to step 13.

NO -

Go to step 17.

13. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

14. Disconnect the appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (ABS).

15. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

16. On the sensor side, measure the voltage between body ground and wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 individually.





Is there 0.1 V or more?

YES -

Replace the appropriate wheel speed sensor Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (ABS).�

NO -

Repair a short to power in the wire between the ABS modulator-control unit and the appropriate wheel speed sensor.�

17. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

18. Disconnect the appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (ABS).

19. Check for continuity between the appropriate ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector wheel speed sensor+B and GND terminals (see table).









Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short in the wires between the appropriate wheel speed sensor and the ABS modulator-control unit.�

NO -

Go to step 20.

20. Check for continuity between the appropriate ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal and the wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminal (see table).









Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 21.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the appropriate wheel speed sensor and the ABS modulator-control unit.�

21. Check for continuity between the appropriate ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal and the wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminal (see table).









Is there continuity?

YES -

- If the DTCs indicate one wheel speed sensor (either the right or left) on the same axle (front or rear), go to step 22.
- If the DTCs indicate both wheel speed sensors (right and left) on the same axle (front or rear), go to step 29.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the appropriate wheel speed sensor and the ABS modulator-control unit.�

22. Swap the applicable left and right wheel speed sensors.

23. Reconnect all connectors.

24. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

25. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

26. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

27. Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.

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

28. Check for DTCs with the HDS.





Is the DTC indicated for the opposite wheel?

YES -

Replace the original wheel speed sensor Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (ABS).�

NO -

Go to step 29.

29. Substitute a known-good wheel speed sensor Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (ABS).

30. Reconnect all connectors.

31. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

32. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

33. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

34. Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.

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

35. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

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

YES -

Check for loose terminals in the ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector. If OK, replace the ABS modulator-control unit.�

NO -

Replace the original speed sensor Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (ABS).�