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VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 51, 52
DTC 51:
Motor Lock
DTC 52:
Motor Stuck
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), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
4. Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 51 or 52 indicated?
YES -
Go to step 6.
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting.
6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
7. Check the No. 2-2 (40 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.
Is the fuse blown?
YES -
Go to step 8.
NO -
Reinstall the checked fuse, then go to step 16.
8. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.
9. Check for continuity between VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the No. 2-2 (40 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and the VSA modulator-control unit.
NO -
Install a new No. 2-2 (40 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box, then go to step 10.
10. Reconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.
11. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
12. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
13. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
14. Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
15. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 51 or 52 indicated?
YES -
Go to step 20.
NO -
Troubleshooting is complete.
16. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.
17. Measure the voltage between VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
Is there battery voltage?
YES -
Go to step 18.
NO -
Repair an open in the wire between the No. 2-2 (40 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and the VSA modulator-control unit.
18. Check for continuity between VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 47 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Go to step 19.
NO -
Repair an open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and body ground (G202).
19. Reconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.
20. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software Testing and Inspection.
21. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
22. Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
23. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 51 or 52 indicated?
YES -
Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P 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 -
If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.