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Vehicle Stability Assist

DTC 51: Motor Locked

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Test-drive the vehicle at 10 mph (15 km/h) or more, with an engine speed of 2,500 rpm or more.
4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 51 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. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting. How to Troubleshoot DTCs