Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1542

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6. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does
not have the latest software (see page 19-140). If
the unit already has the latest software, substitute a
known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see page
19-141).
7. Start the engine.
8. Turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several
times.
9. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DT C 81-3D, 81-3E, or 81-59 indicated?
−
YES Check for loose terminals in the VSA
modulator-control unit 36P connector. If the VSA
modulator-control unit was updated, substitute a
known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see page
19-141), then retest. If the VSA modulator-control
unit was substituted, go to step 1.
NO − If the VSA modulator-control unit was
updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the VSA
modulator-control unit was substituted, replace the
original VSA modulator-control unit (see page
19-141). If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the
indicated DTCs troubleshooting.
DTC 83-13: ECM/PCM Communication Error
(Engine Malfunction)
DTC 83-14: ECM/PCM Communication Error
(A/T Malfunction)
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Test-drive the vehicle.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on a straight section of
road, not on a lift.
4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DT C 83-13 or 83-14 indicated?
YES − Go to step 5.
−
NO Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this
time. Check for loose terminals between ECM/PCM
connector A (49P) and the VSA modulator-control
unit 36P connector. Refer to intermittent failures
troubleshooting (see page 19-47).
5. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest
software (see page 11-231), or substitute a known-
good ECM/PCM (see page 11-7).
6. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
7. Test-drive the vehicle.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on a straight section of
road, not on a lift.
8. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DT C 83-13 or 83-14 indicated?
YES − Go to step 9.
−
NO If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting
is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted,
replace the original ECM/PCM (see page 11-232).
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