VSA System

VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 53

DTC 53: Motor Stuck ON

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.

4. Test-drive the vehicle around a number of corners.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 53 indicated?
YES - Go to step 6.

NO - The system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes


6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

7. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.

8. Check for continuity between the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 47 and body ground.

Is there continuity?
YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Repair an open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and body ground (G202). If the wire is OK, check for a poor connection at body ground (G202).






9. Reconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.

10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

11. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

12. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.

13. Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

14. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 53 indicated?
YES - Check for loose terminals or poor connections at the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If connections are good, replace the VSA modulator-control unit, Service and Repair and recheck.

NO - The system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes