53-11

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 general troubleshooting information Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 53-11 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting.

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector Service and Repair.

7. Check for continuity between VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector terminal No. 36 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 8.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and body ground (G202).

8. Reconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector.

9. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software Testing and Inspection.

10. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).

11. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 53-11 indicated?

YES -

Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 36P 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, then retest.

NO -

Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.