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DTC C0020-14, C1022-14

DTC C0020-14  : Pump Motor Circuit Failure (Stuck OFF)

DTC C1022-14  : Power Source Failure for Pump Motor

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
C0020-14 Pump Motor Circuit Failure (Stuck OFF)    
C1022-14 Power Source Failure for Pump Motor    

DTC (VSA)

  1. DTC check

    - 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 start the engine.

    - 4. Wait 20 seconds or more.

    - 5. Test-drive the vehicle at 6 mph (10 km/h) or more.

    - 6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    C0020-12 Pump Motor Circuit Failure (Stuck ON)    
    C0020-14 Pump Motor Circuit Failure (Stuck OFF)    
    C1022-14 Power Source Failure for Pump Motor    

    Is DTC C0020-14 or C1022-14 indicated?

    YES 

    If only DTC C0020-14 or C1022-14 are indicated, go to step 2.

    YES 

    If DTC C0020-12 is also indicated, go to DTC C0020-12 .

    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), 

    If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.

  2. Fuse check

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

    - 2. Check the following fuse.

    Fuse No. B2-8 (40 A)
    Location Main under-hood fuse box

    Is the fuse OK?

    YES 

    The fuse is OK. Reinstall the fuse, then go to step 3.

    NO 

    Replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again, repair a short to ground in the No. B2-8 (40 A) fuse circuit.

  3. Open wire check (+B VSA MTR (40A) line)

    - 1. Disconnect the following connector.

    VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

    - 2. Measure the voltage 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. 2 - 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 battery voltage?

    YES 

    The +B VSA MTR (40A) 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 in the wire between the No. B2-8 (40 A) fuse in the main under-hood fuse box and the VSA modulator-control unit.