DTC 132

DTC 132: Lateral Acceleration Sensor (Software)

DTC 133: Lateral Acceleration Sensor (Joint Failure)

NOTE: Driving on an extremely angled road can cause this DTC.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 91 indicated with DTC 132 or 133 at the same time?

YES - Do the DTC 91 troubleshooting.

NO - Go to step 3.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
4. Check that the yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor is properly mounted.

Is the yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor installation OK?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Reinstall the yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor, and recheck by test-driving.

5. Put the vehicle on a level surface.
6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
7. Check the LATERAL ACCELERATION SENSOR in the VSA DATA LIST with the HDS.

Is the indicated valve 0±1 m/s?

YES - Go to step 8.

NO - Replace the yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor.

8. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
9. Test-drive the vehicle around a number corners.
10. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 132 or 133 indicated?

YES - Go to step 11.

NO - Intermittent failure; the most probable cause is that the vehicle has been driven on an extremely angled road. The system is OK at this time.

11. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
12. Substitute a known-good yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor.
13. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
14. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
15. Test-drive the vehicle around a number corners.
16. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 132 or 133 indicated?

YES - Replace the VSA modulator-control unit.

NO - Replace the original yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor.