VSA System

VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 53

DTC 53: Motor Stuck ON

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.

4. Test-drive the vehicle around a number of corners, and leave the ignition switch ON (II).

Does the VSA indicator come on and is DTC 53 stored?
YES - Go to step 5.

NO - The system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview


5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.

7. Check for continuity between the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 47 and body ground.

Is there continuity?
YES - Go to step 8.

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






8. Reconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.

9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

10. Clear the DTC with the HDS. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

11. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.

12. Test-drive the vehicle.

Does the ABS indicator come on, and is DTC 53 indicated?
YES - Check for loose terminals or poor connections at the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If connections are good, replace the VSA modulator-control unit, Service and Repair and recheck.

NO - The system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview