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DTC C1401: Front Speed Sensor RH Malfunction; DTC C1402: Front Speed Sensor LH Malfunction: Procedure

  1. CHECK FRONT SPEED SENSOR INSTALLATION 
    1. Check the speed sensor installation.
      Fig 1: View Of Checking Front Speed Sensor Clearence
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      OK

      There is no clearance between the sensor and the front steering knuckle.

    NG → See step   4 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (FRONT SPEED SENSOR) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Select the Data List on the Techstream. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST .
      ABS/VSC/TRAC

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      FR Wheel Speed FR wheel speed sensor reading / min.: 0 km/h (0 mph), max.: 326.4 km/h (202 mph) When vehicle is stopped: 0 km/h (0 mph)
      When vehicle is being driven at a constant speed: No major fluctuation
      Similar speed as indicated on speedometer
      FL Wheel Speed FL wheel speed sensor reading /min.: 0 km/h (0 mph), max.: 326.4 km/h (202 mph) When vehicle is stopped: 0 km/h (0 mph)
      When vehicle is being driven at a constant speed: No major fluctuation
      Similar speed as indicated on speedometer
    4. Check the speed value output from the speed sensor displayed on the Techstream.

      HINT: 

      Factors that affect the indicated vehicle speed include tire size, tire inflation, and tire wear. The speed indicated on the speedometer has an allowable margin of error. This can be tested using a speedometer tester (calibrated chassis dynamometer). For details about testing and the margin of error, see the reference chart. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .

      OK

      The speed value output from the speed sensor displayed on the Techstream is the similar speed as indicated on the speedometer.

      NOTE:

      Check the speed sensor signal after replacement. Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE

      HINT: 

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .

    NG → REPLACE FRONT SPEED SENSOR AND FRONT SPEED SENSOR ROTOR 

    OK → See step   3 

  3. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING 
  4. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR CORRECTLY. Refer to  INSTALLATION