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Manufacturer Code Charts: 88




VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 88

DTC 88:

Difference in Wheel Speed

1. Check all four tires for size, inflation, and wear Service and Repair.

Are all four tires the correct size, properly inflated, and worn evenly?

YES -

Go to step 2.

NO -

Install the correct tires, a known-good set of tires, or set the tires to the correct pressure, and recheck by test-driving.�

2. Test-drive the vehicle at 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.

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

3. Check the RF, LF, RR, and LR WHEEL SPD in the VSA DATA LIST with the HDS.

Are all four the same indicated value?

YES -

Go to step 4.

NO -

Reinstall or replace the wheel speed sensor(s) Service and Repair, and recheck by test-driving.�

4. Inspect the appropriate magnetic encoder for damage, debris, and correct installation.





Is the magnetic encoder OK?

YES -

Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector. If necessary, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit Service and Repair, then recheck. If the VSA modulator-control unit was substituted, go to step 1.

NO -

Remove the debris from the magnetic encoder, or replace the wheel bearing (front) or the hub bearing unit (rear):

- Front: Replace the front wheel bearing Service and Repair.�
- Rear: Replace the rear hub bearing unit.�