VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 53-11
DTC 53-11: Motor Relay Stuck ON
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.

DTC Description
DTC
Freeze Frame
53-11 Motor Relay Stuck ON
    

1.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

?2.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.


?3.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again, or select the OFF mode, then 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):

Open wire check (GND line)
?1.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

?2.
Disconnect the following connector.

?3.
Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition
IG LOCK (0) or OFF mode
 
VSA modulator-control unit 21P connector: disconnected
Test circuit
GND
Test point 1
VSA modulator-control unit 21P connector No. 2 (BLK)
Test point 2
Body ground


Is there continuity?

     
YES
     
     
     
The GND wire is OK. Go to step 3.
     
NO
     
     
     
Repair an open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and body ground (G202).?
3.
VSA modulator-control unit check (update):

VSA modulator-control unit check (update)
?1.
Reconnect the following connector.

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

?3.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again, or select the OFF mode, then 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.?