DTC C1000-94: ABS/VSA Activation Time Too Long

2018 Acura RLX BaseSECTION DTC C1000-94: ABS/VSA Activation Time Too Long
Confirmation Procedure Basic Condition:
  • 12 volt battery voltage 6.9 V or more

Operating Condition:

  • 1.

    Start the engine.

  • 2.

    Test-drive the vehicle under these conditions:

    (Be careful of the surrounding traffic conditions.)

    • Vehicle speed at 31 mph (50 km/h) or more for at least 60 seconds
    • Brake pedal released
Execution Regular Diagnosis
Duration About 60 seconds
DTC Type
  • 1 drive cycle
  • Brake system indicator (red) on (Dependent upon the conditions)
  • Brake system indicator (amber) on
  • ABS indicator on
  • VSA indicator on
Fail Safe Action
  • Stop EBD function (Dependent upon the conditions)
  • Stop ABS function
  • Stop engine drag torque control function
  • Stop TCS function
  • Stop VSA function
  • Stop agile handling assist function
  • Stop brake assist function
  • Stop hill start assist function
  • Stop automatic brake hold function or fade out (Dependent upon the conditions)
  • Stop hydraulic brake booster function
  • Stop driving support system's brake function
Possible Cause
  • Low air pressure in tires
  • Different diameter tires
  • Wheel speed sensor failure
  • Debris on the encoder surface
  • VSA modulator-control unit internal failure
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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