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DTC C0020-12

DTC C0020-12  : Pump Motor Circuit Failure (Stuck ON)

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information - Refer to:

How to Troubleshoot the VSA System (2014 2015 2016) or

How to Troubleshoot the VSA System (2017 2018 2019 2020), 

DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
C0020-12 Pump Motor Circuit Failure (Stuck ON)    

DTC (VSA)

  1. Problem verification

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.

    - 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    C0020-12 Pump Motor Circuit Failure (Stuck ON)    

    Is DTC C0020-12 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 - Refer to:

    How to Troubleshoot the VSA System (2014 2015 2016) or

    How to Troubleshoot the VSA System (2017 2018 2019 2020), 

  2. Open wire check (PGND line)

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

    VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector No. 1 - Refer to:
    VSA Modulator-Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2014 2015), or
    VSA Modulator-Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016), or
    VSA Modulator-Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2017 2018 2019 2020)
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The PGND wire is OK. Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector. If they are OK, replace the VSA modulator-control unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open or poor connection in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and body ground (G203).