Honda Civic. Manual — part 1088

NO -Replace the steering angle sensor (see STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
REPLACEMENT ).

DTC 27-23: STEERING ANGLE SENSOR COUNTER MALFUNCTION

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it ON (II) again.
4. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock.
5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 27-23 indicated?

YES -Replace the steering angle sensor (see STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
REPLACEMENT ).

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

DTC 27-24: STEERING ANGLE SENSOR EXCHANGE MALFUNCTION

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Turn the steering wheel 1 turn. Check the STEERING ANGLE in the VSA

DATA LIST with the HDS.

Is there about 288-432 °?

YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

NO -Replace the steering angle sensor (see STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
REPLACEMENT ).

DTC 31-XX*: ABS RIGHT-FRONT INLET SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION; DTC 32-

XX*: ABS

RIGHT-FRONT OUTLET SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION; DTC 33-XX*: ABS LEFT-FRONT
INLET SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION; DTC 34-XX*: ABS LEFT-FRONT OUTLET
SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION; DTC 35-XX*: ABS RIGHT-REAR INLET SOLENOID
VALVE MALFUNCTION; DTC 36-XX*: ABS RIGHT-REAR OUTLET SOLENOID VALVE
MALFUNCTION; DTC 37-XX*: ABS LEFT-REAR INLET SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION;
DTC 38-XX*: ABS LEFT-REAR OUTLET SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES VSA System - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

*: Subcode

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it ON (II) again.
4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

DTC REFERENCE

Is DTC 31-xx, 32-xx, 33-xx, 34-xx, 35-xx, 36-xx, 37-xx, or 38-xx indicated?

YES -Replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-
CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

DTC 41-21: RIGHT-FRONT WHEEL LOCK; DTC 42-21: LEFT-FRONT WHEEL LOCK; DTC 43-

21:

RIGHT-REAR WHEEL LOCK; DTC 44-21: LEFT-REAR WHEEL LOCK

The DTCs may be indicated under these conditions:

The vehicle goes into a spin.

The ABS or VSA continues to operate for a long time.

Snow build-up on the wheel speed sensor.

Misadjusted brake switch.

Contaminated brake fluid.

Subcode

Malfunction

Note (DTC)

01

Solenoid Initial
Pulse

31-01, 32-01, 33-01, 34-01, 35-01, 36-01, 37-
01, 38-01

21

Solenoid Pulse

31-21, 32-21, 33-21, 34-21, 35-21, 36-21, 37-
21, 38-21

22

Solenoid
Speculative

31-22, 32-22, 33-22, 34-22, 35-22, 36-22, 37-
22, 38-22

23

Solenoid Stuck ON

31-23, 32-23, 33-23, 34-23, 35-23, 36-23, 37-
23, 38-23

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES VSA System - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

1. Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see

LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).

2. Turn the appropriate wheel by hand.

DTC REFERENCE

Is there brake drag?

YES -Repair the brake drag.

NO -Go to step 3.

3. Check the appropriate wheel speed sensor is properly mounted (see WHEEL

SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).

Is the wheel speed sensor installation OK?

YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose
terminals between the wheel speed sensor 2P connector and the VSA
modulator-control unit 37P connector. Refer to INTERMITTENT
FAILURES TROUBLESHOOTING (see ). If the vehicle continues to code,
replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-
CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

NO -Reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the mounting position (see
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).

DTC 51-11: MOTOR LOCK; DTC 51-13: MOTOR RELAY OFF MALFUNCTION

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

DTC Appropriate Wheel

41-21

Right-front

42-21

Left-front

43-21

Right-rear

44-21

Left-rear

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES VSA System - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it ON (II) again.
4. Wait 5 seconds.
5. Operate SOLENOID or VSA in the VSA FUNCTION TEST five times with

the HDS.

6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 51-11 or 51-13 indicated?

YES -Replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-
CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

DTC 51-12: MOTOR LOCK CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it ON (II) again.
4. Check the DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 51-12 indicated?

YES -Go to step 5.

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose
terminals at the VSA modulator-control unit 37P connector. Refer to
INTERMITTENT FAILURES TROUBLESHOOTING (see ).

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
6. Check the No. 3 MTR (30 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.

Is the fuse blown?

YES -Go to step 7.

NO -Reinstall the checked fuse, then go to step 9.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES VSA System - Civic (All Except Hybrid)