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Honda HR-V: DTC Troubleshooting 27-12, 27-13: Steering Angle Sensor Stuck, Output Signal Malfunction

Honda HR-V (2015-2021) Service Manual / Brakes / VSA System - Diagnostics / DTC Troubleshooting / DTC Troubleshooting 27-12, 27-13: Steering Angle Sensor Stuck, Output Signal Malfunction

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 general troubleshooting information.

VSA System - Diagnostics

1. Steering angle sensor performance check 1:

  1. Slowly drive the vehicle in a straight line for 10 ft (3 m) or more, then come to a stop while maintaining the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
  2. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

VSA System - Diagnostics

With the steering wheel in the straight ahead position, is the value within 0 Â+-5 degrees?

YES

Go to step 3.

NO

Check the installation of the steering angle sensor. If installation is OK, go to step 2.

2. VSA sensor neutral position memorization:

  1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  2. Do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization.
  3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
  4. Test-drive the vehicle at 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.

NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

  1. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

VSA System - Diagnostics

Is DTC 27-12 or 27-13 indicated?

YES

Go to step 3.

NO

Troubleshooting is complete.

3. Steering angle sensor performance check 2:

Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

VSA System - Diagnostics

When the steering wheel is slowly turned, does the value change?

YES

Go to step 4.

NO

Replace the steering angle sensor.

4. Steering angle sensor performance check 3:

  1. Set the front wheels to the straight ahead position.
  2. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS while turning the steering wheel one turn to the right.

VSA System - Diagnostics

Is there about +324 degrees to +396 degrees?

YES

Go to step 5.

NO

Replace the steering angle sensor.

5. Steering angle sensor performance check 4:

  1. Set the front wheels to the straight ahead position.
  2. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS while turning the steering wheel one turn to the left.

VSA System - Diagnostics

VSA System - Diagnostics

Is there about -324 degrees to -396 degrees?

YES

Go to step 6.

NO

Replace the steering angle sensor.

6. Steering angle sensor check:

  1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
  4. Test-drive the vehicle at 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.

NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

  1. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

VSA System - Diagnostics

Is DTC 27-12 or 27-13 indicated?

YES

Replace the steering angle sensor.

NO

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting.

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