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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2003MDX TOURINGREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLVSA (VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST) SYSTEMDTC TROUBLESHOOTINGDTC 54: FAIL-SAFE RELAY
2003 Acura MDX Touring
DTC 54: Fail-safe Relay
2003 Acura MDX TouringSECTION DTC 54: Fail-safe Relay
- Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.
- Measure resistance between the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 47 and body ground.Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Terminal No. 47 And Body Ground
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Is there 0.1 V or less?
- YES - Go to step 3.
- NO - Repair open or high resistance in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and body ground (G302).
- Reconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.
- Clear the DTC (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).
- Test-drive the vehicle.
Does the ABS indicator come on, and is DTC 54 indicated?
- YES - Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If necessary, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ) and recheck.
- NO - The system is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.