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DTC 11-13, 13-13, 15-13, 17-13: Right-Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction; Left-Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction; Right-Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction; Left-Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information. (See General Troubleshooting Information ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 11-13, 13-13, 15-13, and/or 17-13 indicated? 

    YES  - Go to step  5.

    NO  - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting (see INTERMITTENT FAILURES  ).

  5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  6. Disconnect the ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector (see step  3 ).
  7. Check for continuity between the appropriate ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector wheel speed sensor +B and GND terminals (see table below).
    TERMINAL CONNECTOR REFERENCE TABLE

    DTC Appropriate Terminals
    +B GND
    11-13 Right-front FR +B: No. 2 FR-GND: No. 18
    13-13 Left-front FL +B: No. 12 FL-GND: No. 3
    15-13 Right-rear RR +B: No. 6 RR-GND: No. 15
    17-13 Left-rear RL +B: No. 14 RL-GND: No. 5
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between ABS Modulator-Control Unit 25P Connector Wheel Speed Sensor +B & GND Terminals
    G05959245Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Go to step  8.

    NO  - Go to step  10.

  8. Disconnect the appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector.
  9. On the sensor side, check for continuity between body ground and wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 individually.
    Fig 2: Checking For Continuity Between Body Ground And Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminals
    G00509519Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Replace the appropriate wheel speed sensor (see WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).

    NO  - Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the ABS modulator control unit and the wheel speed sensor.

  10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  11. Measure the voltage between body ground and the appropriate wheel speed sensor +B and GND terminals of the ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector individually (see table).
    TERMINAL CONNECTOR REFERENCE TABLE

    DTC Appropriate Terminals
    +B GND
    11-13 Right-front FR +B: No. 2 FR-GND: No. 18
    13-13 Left-front FL +B: No. 12 FL-GND: No. 3
    15-13 Right-rear RR +B: No. 6 RR-GND: No. 15
    17-13 Left-rear RL +B: No. 14 RL-GND: No. 5
    Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between ABS Modulator-Control Unit 25P Connector Wheel Speed Sensor +B & GND Terminals
    G00509520Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there 0.1 V or more? 

    YES  - Go to step 12.

    NO  - Go to step  16 .

  12. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  13. Disconnect the appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector.
  14. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  15. On the sensor side, measure the voltage between body ground and wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 individually.
    Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminals
    G00509522Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there 0.1 V or more? 

    YES  - Replace the appropriate wheel speed sensor (see WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).

    NO  - Repair a short to power in the wire between the ABS modulator-control unit and the appropriate wheel speed sensor.

  16. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  17. Disconnect the appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector.
  18. Check for continuity between the appropriate ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector terminal and the wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminal.
    TERMINAL CONNECTOR REFERENCE TABLE

    DTC Appropriate Terminals
    +B GND
    11-13 Right-front FR +B: No. 2 FR-GND: No. 18
    13-13 Left-front FL +B: No. 12 FL-GND: No. 3
    15-13 Right-rear RR +B: No. 6 RR-GND: No. 15
    17-13 Left-rear RL +B: No. 14 RL-GND: No. 5
    Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between ABS Modulator-Control Unit 25P Connector Terminal And Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminal
    G00509521Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Repair a short in the wire between the appropriate wheel speed sensor and the ABS modulator-control unit.

    NO  - Go to step 19

  19. Check for continuity between the appropriate ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector terminal and the wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminal (see table).
    TERMINAL CONNECTOR REFERENCE TABLE

    DTC ABS Modulator-control Unit 25P Connector Terminal Appropriate Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminal
    11-13 No. 2 Right-front
    13-13 No. 12 Left-front
    15-13 No. 6 Right-rear
    17-13 No. 14 Left-rear
    Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between ABS Modulator-Control Unit 25P & Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminal
    G05959246Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Go to step 20

    NO  - Repair open in the wire between the appropriate wheel speed sensor and the ABS modulator-control unit.

  20. Check for continuity between the appropriate ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector terminal and the wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminal.
    TERMINAL CONNECTOR REFERENCE TABLE

    DTC ABS Modulator control Unit 25P Connector Appropriate Wheel Speed Sensor
    11-13 No. 18 Right-front
    13-13 No. 3 Left-front
    15-13 No. 15 Right-rear
    17-13 No. 5 Left-rear
    Fig 7: Checking Continuity Between ABS Modulator-Control Unit 25P & Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminal
    G05959247Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -

    • If a DTC is indicated for either one of the left and right wheels as described in step 4, go to step 21.
    • If DTCs are indicated for both the left and right wheels as described in step 4, go to step 26.

    NO  - Repair an open in the wire between the appropriate wheel speed sensor and the ABS modulator-control unit.

  21. Substitute the appropriate sensor with the opposite side wheel speed sensor, or with a known-good wheel speed sensor. (See WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).
  22. Reconnect all connectors.
  23. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  24. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  25. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.
  26. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
    TERMINAL CONNECTOR REFERENCE TABLE

    DTC Before Swapping DTC After Swapping
    11-13 Right-front 13-13 (Left-front)
    13-13 Left-front 11-13 (Right-front)
    15-13 Right-rear 17-13 (Left-rear)
    17-13 Left-rear 15-13 (Right-rear)

    Is the DTC indicated for the opposite wheel? 

    YES  - Replace the original wheel speed sensor (see WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).

    NO  - Go to step 27

  27. Substitute a known-good wheel speed sensor (see WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).
  28. Reconnect all connectors.
  29. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  30. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  31. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.
  32. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 11-13, 13-13, 15-13, or 17-13 indicated? 

    YES  - Check for loose terminals in the ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector. If the symptom/indication is still present, replace the ABS modulator control unit. (See ABS MODULATOR - CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

    NO  - Replace the original wheel speed sensor (see WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).

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