Honda HR-V: DTC Troubleshooting 81-13: Modulator-Control Unit Internal Circuit Malfunction
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
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1. Problem verification:
- Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Test-drive the vehicle.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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Is DTC 81-13 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):
- Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software.
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Test-drive the vehicle.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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Is DTC 81-13 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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Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
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Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
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NOTE:
Troubleshoot any PGM-FI, AT or CVT DTCs first.
Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
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Description
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION (F-CAN) - OVERVIEW
F-CAN (High-speed CAN)
The network between the powertrain and control units for chassis system is
called F-CAN and it employs high
speed CAN with communication rate at 500 kbps.
Typical CAN Bus Communication Operation
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