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.
The yaw rate-acceleration sensor is built into the VSA modulator-control
unit.
Before troubleshooting, check the VS
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
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NOTE:
Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was
in a collision. If so, verify
that all the required components were replaced with new components of the
correct part number,
and that they were properly installed.
Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, rev
Models with navigation system
See the navigation system manual for operation of the audio system.
Models without navigation system
The audio system features AM/FM radio. It can also play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC
files, USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth devices.
You can operate the audio