DTC 54: Fail-safe Relay Malfunction
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Test-drive the vehicle at 19mph (30 km/h) or more.NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 54 indicated?
YES -Go to step 6.
NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Check the No. 37 (30 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
Is the fuse blown?
YES -Go to step 8.
NO -Reinstall the checked fuse, then go to step 16.
- Disconnect the ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector.
- Check for continuity between ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between ABS Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Terminal No. 1 And Body GroundCourtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
YES -Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the No. 58 (30 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the ABS modulator-control unit.
NO -Install a new No. 58 (30 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box, then go to step 10.
- Reconnect the ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 51 or 52 indicated?
YES -Replace the ABS modulator-control unit (see ABS MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
NO -Troubleshooting is complete.
- Disconnect the ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector.
- Measure the voltage between ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.Fig 2: Measuring voltage between ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Is there battery voltage?
YES -Go to step 18.
NO -Repair an open in the wire between the No. 58 (30 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the ABS modulator-control unit.
- Check for continuity between ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 47 and body ground.Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between ABS Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Terminal No. 47 And Body Ground.
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Is there continuity?
YES -Check for loose terminals in the ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector. If necessary, substitute a known-good ABS modulator-control unit (see ABS MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), and retest.
NO -Repair an open in the wire between the ABS modulator-control unit and body ground (G203).