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DTC 42-21

DTC 41-21: Right-front Wheel Lock

DTC 42-21: Left-front Wheel Lock

DTC 43-21: Right-rear Wheel Lock

DTC 44-21: Left-rear Wheel Lock

The DTCs may be indicated under these conditions:

^ The vehicle goes into a spin.
^ The ABS or VSA continues to operate for a long time.
^ Snow build-up on the wheel sensor.
^ Misadjusted brake switch.
^ Contaminated brake fluid.

1. Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Turn the appropriate wheel by hand.





Is there brake drag?

YES - Repair the brake drag.

NO - Go to step 3.

3. Check than the appropriate wheel sensor is properly mounted.

Is the wheel sensor installation OK?

YES - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose terminals between the wheel sensor 2P connector and the VSA modulator-control unit 37P connector. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting if the vehicle continues to code, replace the VSA modulator-control unit.

NO - Reinstall the wheel sensor, and check the mounting position.