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DTC 137: VSA Pressure Sensor (Software)

  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Disconnect the brake pedal position switch 4P connector.
  3. Do the brake pedal position switch test (see HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REPLACEMENT ).

    Is the switch OK? 

    YES  -Go to step 4.

    NO  -Replace the brake pedal position switch (see BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ).

  4. Short the SCS line with the HDS.
  5. Disconnect PCM connector A (44P) (see PCM REPLACEMENT ).
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  7. Measure the voltage between PCM connector A (44P) terminal No. 40 and body ground.
    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector A (44P) Terminal No. 40 And Body Ground
    G08072122Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there 0.1 V or more when the brake pedal is released? 

    YES  -Repair a short to power in the wire between the brake pedal position switch and the PCM.

    NO  -Go to step 8.

  8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  9. Reconnect all connectors.
  10. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see PCM UPDATE ), or substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ).
  11. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  12. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
  13. Test-drive the vehicle at 7 mph (12 km/h) for 60 seconds or more.
    NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
  14. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 137 indicated? 

    YES  -Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector. If it is OK, replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).

    NO  -If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM (see PCM REPLACEMENT ).