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84-12




VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 84-12

DTC 84-12:

Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position Memorization Incomplete

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

2. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Are any DTCs indicated with DTC 84-12 at the same time?

YES -

Troubleshoot any other DTCs first.�

NO -

Go to step 3.

3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

4. Test-drive the vehicle at 25 mph (40 km/h) or more in the straight ahead driving position, then turn the steering wheel left and right at 30 degrees or more once for each side. Continue test-drive afterwards more than 120 seconds.

NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 84-12 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.�

6. Check the size, air pressure, and the amount of wear of all four tires, and check the wheel alignment Service and Repair.

Is the tire condition and wheel alignment OK?

YES -

Go to step 7.

NO -

Make sure the suspension is not modified, and adjust the wheel alignment Service and Repair, and recheck by test-driving.�

7. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software Testing and Inspection. If the unit already has the latest software, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit Service and Repair.

8. Test-drive the vehicle at 25 mph (40 km/h) or more in the straight ahead driving position, then turn the steering wheel left and right at 30 degrees or more each for once. Continue test-drive afterwards more than 120 seconds.

NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

9. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 84-12 indicated?

YES -

Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit Service and Repair, then retest. If the VSA modulator-control unit was substituted, go to step 1.

NO -

If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the VSA modulator-control unit was substituted, replace the original VSA modulator-control unit Service and Repair. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.�