DTC C0051-62: Steering Angle Sensor Failure (Signal Compare Failure)
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .
| DTC Description | DTC | Freeze Frame |
|---|---|---|
| C0051-62 Steering Angle Sensor Failure (Signal Compare Failure) |
- 1. DTC check:
1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then start the engine.
4. Test-drive the vehicle at 47 mph (75 km/h) or more for 5 seconds or more and change lanes a few times.
NOTE:
- Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Be careful of the surrounding traffic conditions.
5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame C0051-62 Steering Angle Sensor Failure (Signal Compare Failure) U0029-00 CAN Communication Failure (Bus OFF) DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame U0126-00 CAN Communication Failure with Absolute Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Is DTC C0051-62 indicated?
YES
If only DTC C0051-62 is indicated, go to step 2.
YES
If DTC U0029-00 or U0126-00 are also indicated, go to DTC U0029-00 or U0126-00 .
NO
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting . If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the Freeze data/on-board snapshot.
- 2. Steering angle sensor check (substitution):
1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
2. Substitute a known-good steering angle sensor .
3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
5. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then start the engine.
6. Test-drive the vehicle at 47 mph (75 km/h) or more for 5 seconds or more and change lanes a few times.
NOTE:
- Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Be careful of the surrounding traffic conditions.
7. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame C0051-62 Steering Angle Sensor Failure (Signal Compare Failure) Is DTC C0051-62 indicated?
YES
Go to step 3.
NO
- 3. VSA modulator-control unit check (update):
1. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software .
2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then start the engine.
3. Test-drive the vehicle at 47 mph (75 km/h) or more for 5 seconds or more and change lanes a few times.
NOTE:
- Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Be careful of the surrounding traffic conditions.
4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC C0051-62 indicated?
YES
Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector. If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated and the symptom/indication is still present, replace the VSA modulator-control unit .
NO
Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.