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DTC 61

DTC 61: IG1 Voltage Low

1. Test the battery and connections.

Is the battery OK?

YES - Go to step 2.

NO - Replace the battery; test the charging system, repair any problems found with the charging system before proceeding.

2. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
4. Measure voltage between VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector terminal No. 40 and body ground.





Is there battery voltage?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Repair open or high resistance in the wire between No. 31 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the VSA modulator-control unit.

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

Does the ABS indicator come on, and is DTC 61 indicated?

YES - Check for loose or poor connections in the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector. If connections are good, replace the VSA modulator-control Unit.

NO - intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.