52-1

VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 51-1, 52-1

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. Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph(30 km/h) or more.

NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 51 or 52 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), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

6. Check the No. 1 (40 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box.

Is the fuse blown?

YES -

Go to step 7.

NO -

Reinstall the checked fuse, then go to step 14.

7. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector.

8. Check for continuity between VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector terminal No. 45 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the No. 1 (40 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box and the VSA modulator-control unit.

NO -

Install a new No. 1 (40 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box, then go to step 9.

9. Reconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector.

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

11. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

12. Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph(30 km/h) or more.

NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

13. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 51 or 52 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 18.

NO -

Troubleshooting is complete.

14. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector.

15. Measure the voltage between VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector terminal No. 45 and body ground.





Is there battery voltage?

YES -

Go to step 16.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the No. 1 (40 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box and the VSA modulator-control unit.

16. Check for continuity between VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector terminal No. 46 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 17.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and body ground (G302).

17. Reconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector.

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

19. Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph(30 km/h) or more.

NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

20. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 51 or 52 indicated?

YES -

Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 46P 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.