Honda HR-V: DTC Troubleshooting 54-11, 54-12: Fail-Safe Relay Stuck
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 (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
information.
1. Problem verification:
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (
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 (
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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1. Synchro Sleeve and Hub - Inspect
Inspect the gear teeth on all synchro hubs and synchro sleeves for wear
(rounded off
corners)
Install each synchro hub (A) in its mating synchro sleeve (B), and check
for free
movement. Make sure to match the three sets of longer teeth (C) (12
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