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VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 51-12, 51-80, 52-11

DTC 51-12: Motor Power Source Circuit Malfunction

DTC 51-80: Motor Malfunction
DTC 52-11: Motor Stuck OFF
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review
the how to troubleshoot the VSA system.

DTC Description DTC Freeze

Frame
51-12 Motor Power Source Circuit    
Malfunction
51-80 Motor Malfunction    
52-11 Motor Stuck OFF    

DTCs (VSA)
1. DTC check:

‐1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

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‐2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

Clear DTCs

‐3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

‐4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for at least 20 seconds or more.

‐5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

DTC Description DTC Freeze
Frame
51-12 Motor Power Source Circuit    
Malfunction
51-80 Motor Malfunction    
52-11 Motor Stuck OFF    
53-11 Motor Relay Stuck ON    

Is DTC 51-12, 51-80, or 52-11 indicated?

     

YES      

If only DTC 51-12, 51-80, or 52-11 are indicated, go to step 2.

           

     

YES      

If DTC 53-11 is also indicated, go to DTC 53-11.■

           

     

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. B2-7 (40 A)
Location Main under-hood fuse box

Is the fuse OK?

     

YES      

The fuse is OK. Reinstall the fuse, then go to step 5.

           

     

NO      

Go to step 3.
           

3. Shorted wire check (+B ABS/VSA MTR line):

‐1. Disconnect the following connector.

VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

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

Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
  VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected
Test circuit +B ABS/VSA MTR
Test point 1 VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector No. 2 (WHT)
Test point 2 Body ground

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VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT 38P CONNECTOR

+B ABS/VSA MTR (WHT)

Terminal side of female terminals

Is there continuity?

     

YES      

Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the No. B2-7 (40 A) fuse in the
main under-hood fuse box and the VSA modulator-control unit.■
           

     

NO      

The +B ABS/VSA MTR wire is not shorted to body ground. Install a new No. B2-7
(40 A) fuse in the main under-hood fuse box, then go to step 4.
           

4. VSA modulator-control unit check:

‐1. Reconnect the following connector.

VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

‐2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

‐3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

Clear DTCs

‐4. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

‐5. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for at least 20 seconds or more.

‐6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

DTC Description DTC Freeze
Frame
51-12 Motor Power Source Circuit    
Malfunction
51-80 Motor Malfunction    
52-11 Motor Stuck OFF    

Is DTC 51-12, 51-80, or 52-11 indicated?

     

YES      

Go to step 6.
           

     

NO      

The troubleshooting is complete.■

           

5. Open wire check (+B ABS/VSA MTR line):

‐1. Disconnect the following connector.

VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

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

Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
  VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected

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Test circuit +B ABS/VSA MTR
Test point 1 VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector No. 2 (WHT)
Test point 2 Body ground

VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT 38P CONNECTOR

+B ABS/VSA MTR (WHT)

Terminal side of female terminals

Is there battery voltage?

     

YES      

The +B ABS/VSA MTR wire is OK. Go to step 6.

           

     

NO      

Repair an open in the wire between the No. B2-7 (40 A) fuse in the main under-
hood fuse box and the VSA modulator-control unit.■
           

6. VSA modulator-control unit check (update):

‐1. Reconnect the following connector.

VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector (if disconnected)

‐2. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software.

‐3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

‐4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for at least 20 seconds or more.

‐5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

DTC Description DTC Freeze
Frame
     

Is DTC 51-12, 51-80, or 52-11 indicated?

     

YES      

Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 38P 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.■
           

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