DTC 86-16: F-CAN Communication With VTM-4 Control Unit Malfunction
- Troubleshoot any fuel and emissions DTCs first.
- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 86-16 indicated?
YES -If DTC 86-11 is indicated at the same time, do the DTC 86-11 troubleshooting first (see DTC 86-11: F-CAN BUS-OFF MALFUNCTION ). If DTC 86-11 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. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES TROUBLESHOOTING .
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
Do the VTM-4 indicator come on then go off?
YES -Go to step 6.
NO -Do the VTM-4 system troubleshooting (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Disconnect VTM-4 control unit 22P connector A (see VTM-4 CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT ).
- Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector (see step 4 under VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation ).
- Check for continuity between the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector terminal and VTM-4 control unit connector A (22P) terminal (see table).VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT 36P CONNECTOR TERMINAL AND VTM-4 CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR A (22P) TERMINAL
Sign VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector Terminal VTM-4 Control Unit Connector A (22P) Terminal CAN-L No. 1 No. 22 CAN-H No. 14 No. 11 Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector Terminal And VTM-4 Control Unit Connector A (22P) TerminalCourtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Is there continuity?
YES -Check for loose terminals in VTM-4 control unit connector A (22P). If necessary, substitute a known-good VTM-4 control unit (see VTM-4 CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 1 and recheck. If no DTCs are indicated, replace the original VTM-4 control unit (see VTM-4 CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT ). If DTC 86-16 resets, go to step 10.
NO -Repair an open in the wire between the VTM-4 control unit and the VSA modulator-control unit.
- Reconnect all connectors.
- Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT UPDATE ).
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 86-16 indicated?
YES -Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector. If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated and the symptom/indication is still present, replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
NO -If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING .