VSA System

VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 65

DTC 65:

Brake Fluid Level Low

1. Check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir.

Is the brake fluid level OK?

YES -

Go to step 2.

NO -

Inspect the brake pads: Front Front Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement, rear Rear Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement, and replace worn out brake pads, then recheck.�

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

5. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch 2P connector.

6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

7. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 65 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 8.

NO -

Replace the reservoir (brake fluid level switch is included) on the master cylinder Service and Repair.�

8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

9. Disconnect the gauge control module 32P connector Service and Repair.

10. Check for continuity between brake fluid level switch 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the gauge control module and the brake fluid level switch.�

NO -

Go to step 11.

11. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software Testing and Inspection. If the unit already has the latest software, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit Service and Repair.

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

13. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 65 indicated?

YES -

Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit Service and Repair, then retest. If the VSA modulator-control unit was substituted, go to step 1.

NO -

If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the VSA modulator-control unit was substituted, replace the original VSA modulator-control unit Service and Repair. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.�