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DTC 44

DTC 44: Wheel Lock
1. Clear the DTC using the HDS.
2. Disconnect the HDS from the 16P DLC.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON (II) again.
4. Test-drive the vehicle, and check for brake drag by duplicating city driving at speeds over 30 mph (50 km/h). Use the brakes often.
Do the brakes drag?
YES - Repair the brake drag.
NO - Go to step 2.





5. Check the installation of the appropriate wheel sensor and the pulser or magnetic encoder for damage, debris, or excessive air gap.
Is it correct?
YES - If the DTC does not reappear, the most probable cause for the DTC is that the vehicle might have lost traction in poor weather and spun around.
NO - Reinstall or replace the wheel sensor.