Honda HR-V: 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 VSA modulator-control unit for proper
mounting. Improper mounting
of the VSA modulator-control unit may set this code.
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.
- Test-drive the vehicle at 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Stop the vehicle, keep the ON mode, and wait for 30 seconds or more.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 81-19 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 at 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Stop the vehicle, keep the ON mode, and wait for 30 seconds or more.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 81-19 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.
While doing this troubleshooting, avoid vibration or shaking of the
vehicle.
The yaw rate-acceleration sensor is bu
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
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 (
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