Honda HR-V: 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.
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1. Steering angle sensor performance check 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.
- Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
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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:
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization.
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Test-drive the vehicle at 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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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.
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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:
- Set the front wheels to the straight ahead position.
- Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS while turning the steering
wheel one turn to the right.
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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:
- Set the front wheels to the straight ahead position.
- Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS while turning the steering
wheel one turn to the left.
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Is there about -324 degrees to -396 degrees?
YES
Go to step 6.
NO
Replace the steering angle sensor.
6. Steering angle sensor check:
- 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 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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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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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 (
The DTCs may be indicated under these conditions:
The vehicle goes into a spin.
The ABS or VSA continues to operate for a long time.
Snow, dirt, or debris build-up on the wheel speed sensor or mag
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NOTE: The screens detail indicated may change depending on equipment or
specification.
Start-Up Procedure and Diagnostic Menu
NOTE: Check the vehicle 12 volt battery condition first.
1. Start the engine
2. At any screen except the HOME screen, use the audio-navigation unit
buttons:
NOTE: When HOME
AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - CONTROL/FUNCTION
When the automatic dimming off button is turned ON, the control unit receives
signals from each sensor. Based
on the difference between the two lux levels (the light outside the vehicle and
the light from the headlights of
the other v