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DTC U3003-16 (VSA Control Unit)

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DTC U3003-16  : Electric Parking Brake Control Unit Power Source Circuit (+B) Low Voltage

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.

DTC Description DTC
U3003-16 Electric Parking Brake Control Unit Power Source Circuit (+B) Low Voltage  

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 start the engine.

    -4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    U3003-16 Electric Parking Brake Control Unit Power Source Circuit (+B) Low Voltage  

    Is DTC U3003-16 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 .

  2. VSA modulator-control unit check

    -1. Check and note the parameter (s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Current conditions
    Values Unit
    BATTERY VOLTAGE    

    -2. Using a voltmeter, measure and note the voltage across the 12 volt battery terminals.

    NOTE:  If the voltage is below 9.5 V, check the 12 volt battery , and check for any PGM-FI system DTCs .

    -3. Compare the voltage noted in step 2-1 to the voltage in step 2

    Is the difference between the two voltage readings less than 3 V?

    YES 

    Check the 12 volt battery , and check the PGM-FI system DTCs .

    NO 

    Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting. If they are OK, replace the VSA modulator-control unit .