Honda HR-V: DTC Troubleshooting 61-11: Modulator-Control Unit Power Source Circuit (IG)
Low Voltage
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting
information.
![VSA System - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 173(8).png)
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.
- Start the engine.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
![VSA System - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 174(8).png)
Is DTC 61-11 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 1:
- Check and note the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
![VSA System - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 175(8).png)
- Wait for 15 seconds or more.
Is 9.5 V or more indicated?
YES
Check the 12 volt battery terminal, then check for loose terminals between
the 12 volt battery and the VSA modulator-control unit 21P connector.
NO
Go to step 3.
3. VSA modulator-control unit check 2:
- Using a voltmeter, measure and note the voltage across the 12 volt
battery terminals.
NOTE: If the voltage is below 9.5 V, check the 12V battery, and check the
PGM-FI DTCs - Refer to:
How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems, or How to Troubleshoot the
CVT System
(CVT).
- Wait for 15 seconds or more.
- Compare the voltage noted in step 2 to the voltage in step 3.
Is the difference between the two voltage readings less than 3 V?
YES
Check the 12V battery, and check the PGM-FI DTCs - Refer to: How to
Troubleshoot the Fuel and
Emissions Systems, or How to Troubleshoot the CVT System (CVT).
NO
Go to step 4.
4. 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.
- Start the engine.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
![VSA System - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 176(8).png)
Is DTC 61-11 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:
Bleeding the brake system while turn the vehicle to the ON mode can
cause this DTC.
Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
DTCs (VSA)
1. Brake fluid leve
NOTE:
Troubleshoot any PGM-FI DTCs first.
Before you troubleshoot, review the how to troubleshoot the VSA system.
1. VSA modulator-control unit performance check:
Start the engine.
Check the p
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Keyless Entry
Checker 07MAJSP00400
Test
NOTE:
If the doors do not lock or unlock with the remote, check the LED on the
remote by pressing the lock or
unlock button. If the LED does not come on, replace the remote battery.
If the doors unlock or lock with the remote, but