DTC 53-01, 53-12: Motor Relay Stuck ON 1; Motor Relay Stuck ON 2

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NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information. (See General Troubleshooting Information ).

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 53-01 or 53-12 indicated?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting (see Intermittent Failures ).
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector (see step 3 ).
Check for continuity between VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector terminal No. 36 and body ground.
Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 8.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and body ground (G202).

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector Terminal No. 36 & Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Reconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector.
Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT UPDATE ).
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 53-01 or 53-12 indicated?

YES - Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector. If the symptom/indication is still present, replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

NO - If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.