Honda HR-V: DTC Troubleshooting 81-13: Modulator-Control Unit Internal Circuit
Malfunction
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 (LOCK) mode.
- Test-drive the vehicle.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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.
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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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
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: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to be
specific to any
unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. For model-specific
information see appropriate a rticles where available.
OVERVIEW
There are two types of transistor driver circuits used to operate elec
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 (LOCK) mode.
Test-drive the vehicle at 12 mph (20 km/h) or more, and go a