86-11

VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 86-11, 86-21, 86-22, 86-23, 86-24, 86-25, 86-41

DTC 86-11:

F-CAN Communication With PCM Malfunction

DTC 86-21:

F-CAN Communication With Engine Malfunction

DTC 86-22:

F-CAN Communication With Engine Malfunction

DTC 86-23:

F-CAN Communication With Engine Malfunction

DTC 86-24:

F-CAN Communication With Engine Malfunction

DTC 86-25:

F-CAN Communication With Engine Malfunction

DTC 86-41:

F-CAN Communication With CVT Malfunction

NOTE: Troubleshoot any fuel and emissions DTCs first.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Test-drive the vehicle at 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.

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

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 86-11, 86-21, 86-22, 86-23, 86-24, 86-25, or 86-41 indicated?

YES -

If DTC 86-01 is indicated at the same time, do the DTC 86-01 troubleshooting first 86-01. If DTC 86-01 is not indicated, go to step 5.

NO -

If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting. If DTCs are not indicated, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose terminals between PCM connector A (44P) and the VSA modulator-control unit 37P connector. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting.�

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Short the SCS line with the HDS.

7. Disconnect PCM connector A (44P) Service and Repair.

8. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 37P connector.

9. Check for continuity between the VSA modulator-control unit 37P connector terminal and PCM connector A (44P) terminal (see table).









Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 10.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the PCM and the VSA modulator-control unit.�

10. Reconnect all connectors.

11. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software PCM Update, or substitute a known-good PCM.

12. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

13. Test-drive the vehicle at 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.

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

14. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 86-11, 86-21, 86-22, 86-23, 86-24, 86-25, or 86-41 indicated?

YES -

Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 37P connector. If necessary, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit Service and Repair, and retest.�

NO -

If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM Service and Repair.�