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Active Damper System DTC Troubleshooting: 3-1, 3-3, 3-6, 3-7, 3-9, 3-A

DTC 3-1:

Yaw Rate-Acceleration Sensor Range/Performance Problem (Yaw Rate Signal-Lateral Acceleration Signal Incorrect Correlation)

DTC 3-3:

Yaw Rate-Acceleration Sensor Malfunction (Lateral Acceleration Sensor)

DTC 3-6:

Yaw Rate-Acceleration Sensor Malfunction (Yaw Rate Sensor)

DTC 3-7:

Yaw Rate-Acceleration Sensor Range/Performance Problem (Wheel Speed Signal-Longitudinal Acceleration Signal Incorrect Correlation)

DTC 3-9:

Yaw Rate-Acceleration Sensor Malfunction (Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor)

DTC 3-A:

Yaw Rate-Acceleration Sensor Malfunction

NOTE: If DTC 8-6 is stored at the same time as DTC 3-1, DTC 3-3, DTC 3-6, DTC 3-7, DTC 3-9, or DTC 3-A, troubleshoot DTC 8-6 first, then recheck for DTC 3-1, DTC 3-3, DTC 3-6, DTC 3-7, DTC 3-9, or DTC 3-A.

1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

4. Test-drive the vehicle around a corner for 2 seconds or more.

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 3-1, 3-3, 3-6, 3-7, 3-9, or 3-A indicated?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor or loose connections between the yaw rate-acceleration sensor and the active damper control unit.�

6. Check for VSA system DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Are any DTCs indicated?

YES -

Go to the indicated VSA system DTCs troubleshooting.�

NO -

Go to step 7.

7. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

8. Substitute a known-good yaw rate-acceleration sensor Service and Repair.

9. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

10. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

11. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

12. Test-drive the vehicle around a corner for 2 seconds or more.

13. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 3-1, 3-3, 3-6, 3-7, 3-9, or 3-A indicated?

YES -

Replace the active damper control unit Service and Repair.�

NO -

Replace the original yaw rate-acceleration sensor Service and Repair.�