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.
![VSA System - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 10(12).png)
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.
![VSA System - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 11(11).png)
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).
![VSA System - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 12(11).png)
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.
![VSA System - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 13(11).png)
- 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.
![VSA System - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 14(11).png)
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.
![VSA System - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 15(11).png)
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.
READ NEXT:
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting
information.
1. Wheel speed sensor performance check:
Test-drive the vehicle in a straight line at 6 mph (10 km/h) or more.
NOTE:
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting
information.
1. Problem verification:
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (
NOTE:
Before troubleshooting, check the outside air temperature sensor. If
outside air temperature sensor is
failed, the VSA modulator-control unit may set this code.
Make sure to avoid lopsided
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Special Tools Required
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000A150
Exploded View
1. A/C Compressor Clutch - Exploded View
Exploded View
Fig. 20: Exploded View Of A/C Compressor Clutch With Torque Specifications
Disassembly and Reassembly
1. A/C Compressor Armature Plate - Remo
Special Tools Required
Keyless Entry
Checker 07MAJSP00400
Test
NOTE:
If the doors do not lock or unlock with the remote, check the LED on the
remote by pressing the lock or
unlock button. If the LED does not come on, replace the remote battery.
If the doors unlock or lock with the remote, but