Manufacturer Code Charts: 52

VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 52

DTC 52: Motor Stuck OFF

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

2. Check the No. 2 (40 A) fuse in the main under-hood fuse box.

Is the fuse blown?
YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Reinstall the checked fuse, then go to step 5.


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

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

Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire between the No. 2 (40 A) fuse in the main under-hood fuse box and the VSA modulator-control unit.

NO - Install a new No. 2 (40 A) fuse, then go to step 7.






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

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

Is there battery voltage?
YES - Go to step 7.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the No. 2 (40 A) fuse in the main under-hood fuse box and the VSA modulator-control unit.






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

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

9. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

10. Test-drive the vehicle. Drive the vehicle at 10 mph (15 km/h) or more, with the engine speed at 2,500 rpm or higher.

11. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 52 indicated?
YES - Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector. Check for a loose connection at G303. If necessary, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit Service and Repair and retest.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose terminals at the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector. Check for a loose connection at G303. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview