Honda HR-V: DTC Troubleshooting 54-11, 54-12: Fail-Safe Relay Stuck
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
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1. Problem verification:
- Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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Is DTC 54-11 or 54-12 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. Fuse check:
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Check the following fuse.
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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 FSR line):
- Disconnect the following connector.
VSA modulator-control unit 21P connector
- Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
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Is there continuity?
YES
Repair a short to body ground in the +B ABS/VSA FSR wire between the No. D5 (30 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-dash fuse box A and the VSA modulator-control unit.
NO
The +B ABS/VSA FSR wire is OK. Install a new No. D5 (30 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-dash fuse box A, then go to step 4.
4. VSA modulator-control unit check:
- Reconnect the following connector.
VSA modulator-control unit 21P connector
- Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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Is DTC 54-11 or 54-12 indicated?
YES
Go to step 5.
NO
The troubleshooting is complete.
5. VSA modulator-control unit check (update):
- Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software.
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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Is DTC 54-11 or 54-12 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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NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting
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1. Problem verification:
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
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DTC Troubleshooting 58-11: Brake Diag Circuit OFF Failure
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting
information.
1. Problem verification:
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (
DTC Troubleshooting 58-12: Brake Diag Circuit ON Failure
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting
information.
1. Brake light relay relay check:
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
Check the brake lights without pressing t
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Testing, Symptom Troubleshooting
TESTING
ENGINE START/STOP SWITCH TEST
Test
1. Dashboard switch Panel - Remove
2. Engine Start/Stop Switch - Test
Check the engine start/stop switch (A) according to the table.
NOTE:
When an LED is located between terminals, check if the LED
lights by connecting power and ground to the LE
Bleeding
CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
Bleeding
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake
fluid does contact the paint, wash it off
immediately with water.
NOTE:
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid. Use only clean genuine Honda DOT 3
Brake Fluid from an
unopened
