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DTC 16

DTC 12, 14, 16, 18: Wheel Sensor (Electrical Noise/Intermittent Interruption)

NOTE: If the ABS indicator comes on because of electrical noise, the Indicator goes off when you test-drive the vehicle at a speed of 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.

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 around a number of corners.





5. Check the appropriate wheel sensor and magnetic encoder or pulser for debris or damage.
Are they OK?
YES - Go to step 6.
NO - Clean and reinstall or replace the appropriate wheel sensor, magnetic encoder or pulser.
6. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.








7. Check for continuity between the appropriate wheel sensor +B terminal and other wheel sensor +B terminals of the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector (see table).
Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short in the wire between the appropriate wheel sensor and the other wheel sensor.
NO - Go to step 8.





8. Substitute a known-good wheel sensor for the appropriate wheel sensor (see table).
9. Clear the DTCs using the HDS.
10. Disconnect the HDS from the 16P DLC.
11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and then turn it OFF.
12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), then test-drive the vehicle around a number of corners.
Does the ABS indicator come on?
YES - Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If necessary, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit, and recheck.
NO - Replace the original wheel sensor.