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VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 133-1

DTC 133:

Lateral Acceleration Sensor (Joint Failure)

1. Put the vehicle on a level surface.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3. Check LATERAL G SENSOR in the VSA DATA LIST with the HDS.

Is LATERAL G SENSOR within ±1 m/s2?

YES -

Go to step 4.

NO -

Check the installation of the yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor. Replace the yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor Service and Repair.

4. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Test-drive the vehicle around a number of corners.

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

7. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 133 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 9.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting.

8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

9. Substitute a known-good yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor Service and Repair.

10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

11. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

12. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

13. Test-drive the vehicle around a number of corners.

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

14. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 133 indicated?

YES -

Replace the VSA modulator-control unit Service and Repair.

NO -

Replace the original yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor Service and Repair.