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Honda HR-V: DTC Troubleshooting 83-11, 83-12: PCM (Engine) Malfunction, PCM (AT/CVT) Malfunction

Honda HR-V (2015-2021) Service Manual / Brakes / VSA System - Diagnostics / DTC Troubleshooting / 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 any A/T or CVT DTC's exist.

VSA System - Diagnostics

1. Problem verification:

  1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
  4. Test-drive the vehicle.

NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

  1. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

VSA System - Diagnostics

Is DTC 83-11 or 83-12 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. PCM check (update or substitution):

  1. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM.
  2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
  3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  4. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
  5. Test-drive the vehicle.

NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

  1. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

VSA System - Diagnostics

Is DTC 83-11 or 83-12 indicated?

YES

Go to step 3.

NO

If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM.

3. VSA modulator-control unit check (update):

  1. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software.
  2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
  3. Test-drive the vehicle.

NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

  1. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

VSA System - Diagnostics

Is DTC 83-11 or 83-12 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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