DTC Troubleshooting: C0051-96
DTC C0051-96: Steering Angle Sensor Malfunction
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, check the steering angle sensor installation.
If DTC U0126-00 is stored at the same time as DTC C0051-96, troubleshoot DTC U0126-00 first, then recheck for DTC C0051-96.

DTC Description
DTC
Freeze Frame
C0051-96 Steering Angle Sensor Malfunction
    

1.
VSA system DTC check:

VSA system DTC check
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

?2.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
DTC
   

Are any DTCs indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
     
NO
     
     
     
Go to step 2.
2.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.


?2.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then the ON mode.

?3.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
DTC
Freeze Frame
C0051-96 Steering Angle Sensor Malfunction
    

Is DTC C0051-96 indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
The failure is duplicated. Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the multipurpose camera unit 20P connector. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting. If they are OK, replace the multipurpose camera unit.?
     
NO
     
     
     
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.?