VSA System

Control System DTCs

VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 53-11

DTC 53-11 : Motor Relay Stuck ON

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the how to troubleshoot the VSA system Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.






1. Problem verification:

-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. Check for DTCs with the HDS.






Is DTC 53-11 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.

2. Open wire check (GND line):

-1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

-2. Disconnect the following connector.






-3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.










Is there continuity?
-YES- The GND wire is OK. Go to step 3.
-NO- Repair an open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and body ground (G201).

3. VSA modulator-control unit check (update):

-1. Reconnect the following connector.






-2. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software Programming and Relearning.

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

-4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.





Is DTC 53-11 indicated?
-YES- Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector. If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated and the symptom/indication is still present, replace the VSA modulator-control unit Service and Repair.
-NO- Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.