DTC 53-11

DTC 53-11  : Motor Relay Stuck ON

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

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 .

2. Open wire check (GND line)

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

   -2. Disconnect the following connector.

   VSA modulator-control unit 21P connector

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

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	VSA modulator-control unit 21P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	VSA modulator-control unit 21P connector No. 2
   Test point 2	Body ground

   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The GND wire is OK. Go to step 3.

   NO 

   Repair an open in the GND wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and body ground (G202).

3. VSA modulator-control unit check (update)

   -1. Reconnect the following connector.

   VSA modulator-control unit 21P 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 21P 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.