Honda HR-V: DTC Troubleshooting 81-11: Modulator-Control Unit Internal Circuit Malfunction
Honda HR-V (2015-2021) Service Manual / Brakes / VSA System - Diagnostics / DTC Troubleshooting / DTC Troubleshooting 81-11: 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, then to the ON mode.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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Is DTC 81-11 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 (update):
- Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software.
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then the ON mode.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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Is DTC 81-11 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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