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DTC 52

DTC 52: Motor Stuck OFF

1. Check the No. 3 (40 A) fuse in the auxiliary underhood fuse box.

Is the fuse OK?

YES - Reinstall the checked fuse, and go to step 4.

NO - Go to step 2.

2. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector.
3. Check for continuity between VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector terminal No. 45 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire between No. 3 (40 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse box and the VSA modulator-control unit.

NO - install a new No. 3 (40 A) fuse, then go to step 4.

4. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
6. Measure voltage between the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector terminal No. 45 and body ground.





Is there battery voltage?

YES - Go to step 7.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the No. 3 (40 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and the VSA modulator-control unit.

7. Check for continuity between VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector terminals No. 43, No. 46 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 8.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and body ground (G302).

8. Reconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector.
9. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
10. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
11. Test-drive the vehicle at 10 mph (15 km/h) or more.
12. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 52 indicated?

YES - Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector. If necessary, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit and retest.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose terminals at the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector.