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DTC 53-11: Motor Relay Stuck ON

Fig 1: VSA DTC Troubleshooting Flow Chart (53-11)
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DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
53-11 Motor Relay Stuck ON    
  1. Problem verification:
    • 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
    • 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
    • 3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.
    • 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
      DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
      53-11 Motor Relay Stuck ON    

    Is DTC 53-11 indicated? 

    YES  : The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO  : Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting.

  2. Open wire check (GND line):
    • 1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
    • 2. Disconnect the following connector.

      VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

    • 3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

      Test condition IG LOCK (0)

      VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected

      Test circuit GND

      Test point 1 VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector No. 1 (BLK)

      Test point 2 Body ground

      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 38P Connector No. 1 (BLK) And Body Ground
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    Is there continuity? 

    YES  : The GND wire is OK. Go to step 3.

    NO  : Repair an open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and body ground (G201).

  3. VSA modulator-control unit check (update):

    Is DTC 53-11 indicated? 

    YES  : Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector. If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated and the symptom/indication is still present, replace the VSA modulator-control unit  See VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT UPDATE , VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  or VSA SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION MEMORIZATION .

    NO  : Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.