Honda HR-V: DTC Troubleshooting 12-120, 14-120, 16-120, 18-120: Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
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1. Problem verification:
- Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Test-drive the vehicle.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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Is DTC 12-120, 14-120, 16-120, or 18-120 indicated?
YES
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.
NO
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting.
2. Shorted wire check (Wheel speed sensor lines to power):
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Disconnect the following connector.
VSA modulator-control unit 21P connector
- Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
- Measure the voltage between body ground and the appropriate wheel speed sensor +B terminals of the VSA modulator-control unit 21P connector individually (see table).
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Is there 0.1 V or more?
YES
Repair a short to power in the wires between the appropriate wheel speed sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.
NO
The wheel speed sensor wires are not shorted to power. Go to step 3.
3. Wheel speed sensor check (substitution):
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Reconnect the following connector.
VSA modulator-control unit 21P connector
- Substitute a known-good wheel speed sensor.
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- Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Test-drive the vehicle.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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Is DTC 12-120, 14-120, 16-120, or 18-120 indicated?
YES
Go to step 4.
NO
Replace the original wheel speed sensor.
4. VSA modulator-control unit check (update):
- Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software.
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Test-drive the vehicle.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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Is DTC 12-120, 14-120, 16-120, or 18-120 indicated?
YES
Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 21P connector. If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated and the symptom/indication is still present, replace the VSA modulator-control unit.
NO
Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.
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NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting
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Test-drive the vehicle in a straight line at 6 mph (10 km/h) or more.
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NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting
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NOTE:
Before troubleshooting, check the outside air temperature sensor. If
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CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
Bleeding
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake
fluid does contact the paint, wash it off
immediately with water.
NOTE:
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Brake Fluid from an
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When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
■What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.
1. Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it into the cover as shown
in the image, and open it.
2. Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it into the lid as shown in
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