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DTC 53: Motor Stuck

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION  ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

    Is the pump motor running? 

    YES  -Replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).

    NO  -Go to step 2.

  2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  3. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector (see step  4 ).
  4. Check for continuity between VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector terminal No. 46 and body ground.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 46P Connector Terminal No. 46 And Body Ground
    G08076114Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and body ground (G302).

  5. Reconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  7. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  8. Test-drive the vehicle at 9 mph (15 km/h) or more, with the engine speed at 2, 500 rpm or more.
    NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
  9. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 53 indicated? 

    YES  -Go, to step 10.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES TROUBLESHOOTING  (see ).

  10. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT UPDATE  ).
  11. Test-drive the vehicle at 9 mph (15 km/h) or more, with the engine speed at 2, 500 rpm or more.
    NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
  12. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 53 indicated? 

    YES  -Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector. If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated and the symptom/indication is still present, replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).

    NO  -If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING .

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