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DTC C1040-00 (VSA Control Unit)
DTC C1040-00 : Different Diameter Tire is Detected
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .
| DTC Description | DTC |
|---|---|
| C1040-00 Different Diameter Tire is Detected |
DTC (VSA)
- Problem verification
-1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
-2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
-3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the READY TO DRIVE mode.
-4. Test-drive the vehicle at 12 mph (20 km/h) or more for at least 72 seconds.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
-5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description DTC C1040-00 Different Diameter Tire is Detected Is DTC C1040-00 indicated?
YES
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.
NO
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting .
- Tire check
-1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
-2. Check all four tires for size, inflation, and wear .
Are all four tires the correct size, properly inflated, and worn evenly?
YES
Go to step 3.
NO
Swap the wheels and tires with a known-good set (the correct size, type, and properly inflated), then retest-drive the vehicle.
- Wheel speed sensor performance check
-1. Test-drive the vehicle at 12 mph (20 km/h) or more in a straight line.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
-2. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Signal Current conditions Values Unit RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED RIGHT REAR WHEEL SPEED LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED Is any one of the four values different?
YES
Go to step 4.
NO
Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting. If they are OK, replace the VSA modulator-control unit .
- Wheel speed sensor check
-1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
-2. Substitute a known-good wheel speed sensor .
-3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
-4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
-5. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the READY TO DRIVE mode.
-6. Test-drive the vehicle at 12 mph (20 km/h) or more for at least 72 seconds.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
-7. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description DTC C1040-00 Different Diameter Tire is Detected Is DTC C1040-00 indicated?
YES
Go to step 5.
NO
- Magnetic encoder check
-1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
-2. Inspect the magnetic encoder for damage, debris, and correct installation.
Appropriate Magnetic Encoder Note Left-front Remove the driveshaft outboard joint from the appropriate wheel hub . Right-front Left-rear Remove the hub bearing unit . Right-rear Is the magnetic encoder surface OK?
YES
Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting. If they are OK, replace the VSA modulator-control unit .
NO
Clean the debris from the appropriate magnetic encoder surface on the wheel bearing or the hub bearing unit. If the debris cannot be removed or the encoder is damaged, replace the appropriate wheel bearing or the hub bearing unit .
NO RELATED
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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.