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DTC 11-11: Right-Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction; DTC 13-11: Left-Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction; DTC 15-11: Right-Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction; DTC 17-11: 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) and then back to ON (II).
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

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

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES TROUBLESHOOTING 

  5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  6. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector (see step  3 ).
  7. Check for continuity between body ground and the appropriate wheel speed sensor +B and GND terminals of the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector individually (see table).
    DTC Appropriate Terminal
    + B GND
    11-11 Right-front FR +B: No. 23 FR-GND: No. 10
    13-11 Left-front FL +B: No. 19 FL-GND: No. 6
    15-11 Right-rear RR +B: No. 18 RR-GND: No. 4
    17-11 Left-rear RL +B: No. 21 RL-GND: No. 8
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And Wheel Speed Sensor +B And GND Terminals Of VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector
    G08082983Courtesy 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 (see WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).
  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 Continuity Between Body Ground And Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminals No. 1 And No. 2
    G08082984Courtesy 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 VSA 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 VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector individually (see table).
    DTC Appropriate Terminal
    + B GND
    11-11 Right-front FR +B: No. 23 FR-GND: No. 10
    13-11 Left-front FL +B: No. 19 FL-GND: No. 6
    15-11 Right-rear RR +B: No. 18 RR-GND: No. 4
    17-11 Left-rear RL +B: No. 21 RL-GND: No. 8
    Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Wheel Speed Sensor +B And GND Terminals Of VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector
    G08082985Courtesy 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 (see WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).
  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 No. 1 And No. 2
    G08082986Courtesy 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 VSA 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 (see WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).
  18. Check for continuity between the appropriate VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector wheel speed sensor + B and GND terminals (see table).
    DTC Appropriate Terminal
    + B GND
    11-11 Right-front FR +B: No. 23 FR-GND: No. 10
    13-11 Left-front FL +B: No. 19 FL-GND: No. 6
    15-11 Right-rear RR +B: No. 18 RR-GND: No. 4
    17-11 Left-rear RL +B: No. 21 RL-GND: No. 8
    Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector Wheel Speed Sensor + B And GND
    G08082987Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

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

    NO  -Go to step 19.

  19. Check for continuity between the appropriate VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector terminal and the wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminal (see table).
    DTC VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector Terminal Appropriate Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminal
    11-11 No. 23 Right-front
    13-11 No. 19 Left-front
    15-11 No. 18 Right-rear
    17-11 No. 21 Left-rear
    Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector Terminal And Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminal
    G08082988Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step 20.

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

  20. Check for continuity between the appropriate VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector terminal and the wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminal (see table).
    DTC VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector Terminal Appropriate Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminal
    11-11 No. 10 Right-front
    13-11 No. 6 Left-front
    15-11 No. 4 Right-rear
    17-11 No. 8 Left-rear
    Fig 7: Checking Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector Terminal And Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminal
    G08082989Courtesy 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  27.

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

  21. Swap the appropriate left and right wheel speed sensors (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) and then back to ON (II).
  26. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
    DTC Before Swapping DTC After Swapping
    11-11 (Right-front) 13-11 (Left-front)
    13-11 (Left-front) 11-11 (Right-front)
    15-11 (Right-rear) 17-11 (Left-rear)
    17-11 (Left-rear) 15-11 (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  32.

  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. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

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

    YES  -Go to step 32.

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

  32. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT UPDATE  ).
  33. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  34. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

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

    YES  -Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector. If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated and the symptom/indication is still present, replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).

    NO  -If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING .

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