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C0473: C0473: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Malfunction

on 2021 Honda PASSPORT

Fix Cost
$200 - $1000
Parts & Labor
Difficulty
4/5
1-2 hours
DIY Possible?
❌ No
Pro recommended
Your Vehicle
2021 Honda
PASSPORT
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📖 What Does C0473 Mean on 2021 Honda PASSPORT?

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system has detected a malfunction, which may cause the vehicle to lose traction or stability.
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Symptoms

  • • Vibration
  • • loss of traction
  • • or pulling to one side
  • • sudden loss of power
  • • or difficulty steering.
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Common Causes

  • • Faulty ESC module
  • • faulty wheel speed sensor
  • • faulty yaw rate sensor
  • • faulty lateral acceleration sensor
  • • or a malfunctioning ESC control unit.
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How to Fix C0473 on 2021 Honda PASSPORT

1. Check and clear any trouble codes. 2. Inspect and clean wheel speed sensors. 3. Replace faulty wheel speed sensors. 4. Replace faulty yaw rate sensor. 5. Replace faulty lateral acceleration sensor. 6. Replace ESC control unit if necessary.

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Parts for 2021 Honda PASSPORT

ESC module Shop ↗ wheel speed sensor Shop ↗ yaw rate sensor Shop ↗ lateral acceleration sensor Shop ↗ ESC control unit Shop ↗

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Related Diagnostic Codes

Other codes that may appear with C0473

C0471 Sequential Code

C0471: Rear Suspension Strut or Shock Absorber Fault

Medium
C0472 Sequential Code

C0472: Steering Column Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

Medium
C0474 Sequential Code

C0474: Traction Control System Malfunction

Medium
C0475 Sequential Code

C0475: Wheel Speed Sensor Malfunction

Medium

💡 Why These Codes Are Related:

  • • Similar Issues: Same root cause or component failure
  • • Related Problems: Often occur together due to system interactions
  • • Sequential Codes: Progressive failure stages or multiple sensors
  • • Same System: Components within the same automotive system