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VSA DTC 69-1 (2014 2015)

DTC 69-1  : Brake Diag Circuit OFF Failure

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

How to Troubleshoot the VSA System (2014 2015 2016)

DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
69-1 Brake Diag Circuit OFF Failure    

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. After the VSA indicator goes off, press the brake pedal for 3 seconds or more.

    - 5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    69-1 Brake Diag Circuit OFF Failure    

    Is DTC 69-1 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    The failure is not duplicated. Go to step 5.

  2. Open wire check (STOP SW line)

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

    - 2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Brake pedal position switch 4P connector
    Brake light relay 5P connector

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Brake pedal position switch 4P connector: disconnected
      Brake light relay 5P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit STOP SW
    Test point 1 Brake pedal position switch 4P connector No. 1 (PUR)
    Test point 2 Brake light relay 5P connector No. 4 (PUR)
    GHH329145Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The STOP SW wire is OK. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the brake pedal position switch and the brake light relay.

  3. Open wire check (BRAKE DIAG line)

    - 1. Disconnect the following connector.

    VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Brake pedal position switch 4P connector: disconnected
      Brake light relay 5P connector: disconnected
      VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit BRAKE DIAG
    Test point 1 Brake light relay 5P connector No. 1 (ORN)
    Test point 2 VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector No. 18 (ORN)
    GHH329146Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The BRAKE DIAG wire is OK. Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and the brake light relay.

  4. Brake light relay check (substitution)

    - 1. Substitute a known-good brake light relay.

    - 2. Reconnect the following connectors.

    Brake pedal position switch 4P connector
    Brake light relay 5P connector
    VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

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

    - 6. After the VSA indicator goes off, press the brake pedal for 3 seconds or more.

    - 7. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    69-1 Brake Diag Circuit OFF Failure    

    Is DTC 69-1 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 9.

    NO 

    Replace the original brake light relay.

  5. Open wire check (BRAKE LAMP line) 1

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

    - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

    VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

    - 3. Connect terminals 1 and 2 with a jumper wire.

    Terminal 1 VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector No. 14 (YEL)
    Terminal 2 Body ground
    GHH329147Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    - 4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 5. Check the brake lights without pressing the brake pedal.

    Are the brake lights on?

    YES 

    Go to step 8.

    NO 

    Go to step 6.

  6. Open wire check (BRAKE LAMP line) 2

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

    - 2. Disconnect the jumper wire.

    - 3. Disconnect the following connector.

    Brake light relay 5P connector

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Brake light relay 5P connector: disconnected
      VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit BRAKE LAMP
    Test point 1 Brake light relay 5P connector No. 5 (YEL)
    Test point 2 VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector No. 14 (YEL)
    GHH329148Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The BRAKE LAMP wire is OK. Go to step 7.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and the brake light relay.

  7. Open wire check (IG1 METER line)

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      Brake light relay 5P connector: disconnected
      VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit IG1 METER
    Test point 1 Brake light relay 5P connector No. 3 (PNK)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH329149Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    Replace the brake light relay.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the brake light relay and the No. D11 (7. 5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

  8. Open wire check (BRAKE DIAG line)

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

    - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Brake light relay 5P connector

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Brake light relay 5P connector: disconnected
      VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit BRAKE DIAG
    Test point 1 Brake light relay 5P connector No. 1 (ORN)
    Test point 2 VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector No. 18 (ORN)
    GHH329150Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The BRAKE DIAG wire is OK. Go to step 9.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and the brake light relay.

  9. VSA modulator-control unit check (update)

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

    - 2. Reconnect the following connectors.

    Brake light relay 5P connector (if disconnected)
    VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector (if disconnected)

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

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

    - 5. After the VSA indicator goes off, press the brake pedal for 3 seconds or more.

    - 6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
         

    Is DTC 69-1 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.