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DTC 28-21: Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor (Inside of Modulator-Control Unit) Output Signal Malfunction

Confirmation Procedure Basic Condition:
  • No other DTCs detected
  • ABS/VSA function not in operation

Operating Condition:

  • 1. Start the engine.
  • 2. Test-drive the vehicle at 7 mph (11 km/h) or more for at least 20 seconds.

    (Be careful of the surrounding traffic conditions.)

Execution Regular Diagnosis
Duration About 20 seconds
DTC Type
  • 1 drive cycle
  • VSA indicator on
  • Brake system indicator (amber) on
Fail Safe Action
  • Degrade ABS performance
  • Stop VSA function
  • Stop TCS function (Fade out)
  • Stop hill start assist function
  • Stop agile handling assist function
Possible Cause
  • VSA modulator-control unit internal failure (Yaw rate-acceleration sensor internal circuit)