DTC 51: Motor Lock; DTC 52: Motor Stuck OFF
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Check the No. 17 (30 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.
Is the fuse OK?
YES - Reinstall the fuse, and go to step 2.
NO - Replace the fuse, and recheck.
- Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.
- Measure the voltage between VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 16 and body ground.Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Terminal No. 16 And Body Ground
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Is there battery voltage?
YES - Go to step 5.
NO - Repair open in the wire between the No. 17 (30 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and the VSA modulator-control unit.
- Check for continuity between VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 47 and body ground.Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Terminal No. 47 And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?
YES - Go to step 6.
NO - Repair open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and body ground (G203).
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the HDS.
- Test-drive the vehicle at 10 mph (15 km/h) or more.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 51 or 52 indicated?
YES - Replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
NO - The system is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES .