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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DTC Troubleshooting 81-19: Yaw Rate Sensor (Inside of Modulator-Control
Unit) Internal Circuit Malfunction
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
The yaw rate-acceleration sensor is built into the VSA modulator-control
unit.
Before troubleshooting, check the VS
DTC Troubleshooting 81-20: Acceleration Sensor (Inside of Modulator-Control
Unit) Internal Circuit Malfunction
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
While doing this troubleshooting, avoid vibration or shaking of the
vehicle.
The yaw rate-acceleration sensor is bu
DTC Troubleshooting 83-11, 83-12: PCM (Engine) Malfunction, PCM (AT/CVT)
Malfunction
NOTE:
Troubleshoot any PGM-FI, AT or CVT DTCs first.
Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
VSA will set 83-11 if any PGM -FI DTC's exist.
VSA will set 83-12 if
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DTC C1850-14 (44-50): Fail Safe Relay Stuck OFF (AWD)
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the General Troubleshooting Information
for the AWD with
intelligent control system.
1. Problem verification:
Start the engine.
Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?
YES
The failure is duplicated. Go
Tailgate Latch Switch Test
Test
1. Tailgate Lower Trim Panel - Remove - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and
Installation - Door Areas,
or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim
Removal and
Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo
Areas, or Interior
