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DTC 26-12

DTC 26-11: Lateral Acceleration Sensor Internal Circuit Malfunction (Initial)
DTC 26-12: Lateral Acceleration Sensor Internal Circuit Malfunction (Open, Short)
DTC 26-21: Lateral Acceleration Sensor Stuck
DTC 26-23: Lateral Acceleration Sensor Circuit Intermittent Interruption

NOTE: While doing this troubleshooting, avoid vibration and wobble of the vehicle.

1. Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
3. Clear the DTC with the HDS. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then ON (II) again.
4. Wait 15 seconds or more.
5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 26-11, 26-12, 26-21, or 26-23 indicated?
YES - Replace the yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor.
NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit. Refer to intermittent failure.