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Honda HR-V: DTC Troubleshooting 53-11: Motor Relay Stuck ON

Honda HR-V (2015-2021) Service Manual / Brakes / VSA System - Diagnostics / DTC Troubleshooting / DTC Troubleshooting 53-11: Motor Relay Stuck ON

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

VSA System - Diagnostics

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.

VSA System - Diagnostics

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

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

VSA System - Diagnostics

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

  1. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software.
  2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.
  3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

VSA System - Diagnostics

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.

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