Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
DTC 1306: Vehicle Speed Pulse (VSP)
- Check the vehicle battery condition first (see BATTERY TEST ).
- This code sets when there is a problem with the VSP circuit.
- Before you troubleshoot, make sure to follow the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION -('10 MODEL) ).
- Clear the hard error code (see HOW TO CLEAR ERROR HISTORY ).
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then start the engine.
- Check for the hard error code (see
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Is DTC 1306 indicated?
YES -Go to step 4.
NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
- Go into the Self-Diagnosis mode, and use the car status test (see CAR STATUS ) to check the vehicle speed pulse.
- Drive the vehicle, and watch the VSP signal.
Does the VSP signal change from [0] to [1] as you drive?
YES -Replace the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - ('10 MODEL) ).
NO -Do the symptom troubleshooting for vehicle position icon constantly leaves road, moves erratically or is very far from actual position (see VEHICLE POSITION ICON CONSTANTLY LEAVES ROAD, MOVES ERRATICALLY, OR IS DISPLAYED VERY FAR FROM ACTUAL VEHICLE POSITION ).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.