VSA DTC 53-11

DTC 53-11  : Motor Relay Stuck ON

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the how to troubleshoot the VSA system - Refer to:

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

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

DTCs (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
   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 - 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. 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 circuit	PGND
   Test point 1	VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector No. 1 (BLK)
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The PGND wire is OK. Go to step 3.

   NO 

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

3. VSA modulator-control unit check (update)

   - 1. Reconnect the following connector.

   VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

   - 2. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software.

   - 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

   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 .

   NO 

   Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.