Honda HR-V: DTC Troubleshooting 26-120: Lateral Acceleration Sensor (Inside of
Modulator-Control Unit) Stuck
NOTE:
- Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
- The yaw rate-acceleration sensor is built into the VSA modulator-control
unit.
- Before troubleshooting, check the VSA modulator-control unit for proper
mounting. Improper mounting
of the VSA modulator-control unit may set this code.
![VSA System - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 43(11).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 at 6 mph (10 km/h) or more.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
![VSA System - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 44(11).png)
Is DTC 26-120 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. Lateral acceleration sensor performance check:
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Test-drive the vehicle.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS while driving around corners.
![VSA System - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 45(11).png)
Does the indicated value change?
YES
The system is OK at this time.
NO
Go to step 3.
3. 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 at 6 mph (10 km/h) or more.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
![VSA System - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 46(11).png)
Is DTC 26-120 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:
This DTC may set if the vehicle is driven on a lift (wheels are turning)
and the steering wheel is turned
significantly. This is normal, ignore it.
Before you troubleshoot, review the gene
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting
information.
DTCs (VSA)
1. Problem verification:
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Turn the vehicle t
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 (
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