DTC 83: PCM Communication
- Check the DTC.
Is DTC 86 indicated?
- YES - Do the troubleshooting for DTC 86.
- NO - Go to step 2.
- Clear the DTC using the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).
- Test-drive the vehicle.
Do the VSA and VSA activation indicators come on, and is DTC 83 indicated?
- YES - Go to step 4.
- NO - The system is OK at this time.
- Check the PGM-FI system.
Does the MIL indicator come on or is the PGM-FI system's DTC indicated?
- YES - Do the applicable troubleshooting for the PCM.
- NO - Go to step 5.
- Test-drive the vehicle.
Is DTC 83 indicated? and no PGM-FI system's DTC?
- YES - Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector, if the connections are OK, replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
- NO - The system is OK at this time.