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DTC U3003-68 (VSA Control Unit)

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DTC U3003-68  : Electric Parking Brake Control Unit Internal Circuit Malfunction (Power Self-Holding Circuit)

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

DTC Description DTC
U3003-68 Electric Parking Brake Control Unit Internal Circuit Malfunction (Power Self-Holding Circuit)  

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. Apply and release the parking brake several times.

    -5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    U3003-68 Electric Parking Brake Control Unit Internal Circuit Malfunction (Power Self-Holding Circuit)  

    Is DTC U3003-68 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. Fuse check

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

    -2. Check the following fuse.

    Fuse No. A2-3

    Are the fuses 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 body ground in the No. A2-3 fuse circuit.

  3. Open wire check (+B ABS/VSA FSR line)

    -1. Disconnect the following connector.

    VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector No. 1
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The +B ABS/VSA FSR wire is OK. Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector and the No. A2-3 fuse.

  4. Open wire check (GND line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector No. 4
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    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 .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and body ground (G401).