Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Manufacturer Code Charts: 133




VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 132, 133

DTC 132:

Lateral Acceleration Sensor (Software)

DTC 133:

Lateral Acceleration Sensor (Joint Failure)

NOTE: Driving on an extremely slanted (crowned) 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 VSA System.�

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 Service and Repair.

Is the yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor installation OK?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Reinstall the yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor Service and Repair, 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 Service and Repair.�

8. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

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

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

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 slanted (crowned) road. The system is OK at this time.�

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

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

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

14. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

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

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

16. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 132 or 133 indicated?

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 retest. If the VSA modulator-control unit was substituted, go to step 1.

NO -

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