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DTC 27-11

DTC 27-11: Steering Angle Sensor DIAG Signal Error
DTC 27-26: Steering Angle Sensor DIAG Signal Error
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then ON (II) again.
3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 27-11, or 27-26 indicated?
YES - Go to step 4.
NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the steering angle sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit. Refer to intermittent failure.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Disconnect the steering angle sensor 5P connector.
6. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 37P connector.





7. Check for continuity between steering angle sensor 5P connector terminal No. 3 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short in the wire between the steering angle sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.
NO - Go to step 8.





8. Check for continuity between VSA modulator-control unit 37P connector terminal No. 3 and steering angle sensor 5P connector terminal No. 3.
Is there continuity?
YES - Go to step 9.
NO - Repair open in the wire between the steering angle sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.
9. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).





10. Measure voltage between steering angle sensor 5P connector terminal No. 3 and body ground.
Is there 0.1 V or more?
YES - Repair short to power in the wire between the steering angle sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.
NO - Replace the steering angle sensor.