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DTC 54-13: Fail-Safe Relay Power Source Malfunction

Fig 1: VSA DTC Troubleshooting Flow Chart (54-13)
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DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
54-13 Fail-Safe Relay Power Source Malfunction    
  1. Problem verification:
    • 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
    • 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
    • 3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.
    • 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
      DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
      54-13 Fail-Safe Relay Power Source Malfunction    

    Is DTC 54-13 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. VSA modulator-control unit check (update):

    Is DTC 54-13 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  See VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT UPDATE , VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  or VSA SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION MEMORIZATION .

    NO  : Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.