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DTC U0122: F-CAN Malfunction (PCM-VSA Modulator-Control Unit)

NOTE:
  • Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  • If DTC U0073 is stored at the same time as DTC U0122, troubleshoot DTC U0073 first.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Are DTC U0073 and U0114 indicated at the same time? 

    YES  -Go to DTC U0073: F-CAN Malfunction (BUS-OFF) .

    NO  -Go to step 3.

  3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  4. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC U0122 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the SH-AWD control unit and the PCM.

  5. Check for communication to the VSA system with the HDS.

    Does the HDS communicate with the VSA modulator-control unit? 

    YES  -Go to step 6.

    NO  -Go to DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING .

  6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  7. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
  8. Disconnect VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.
  9. Disconnect PCM connector E (31P).
  10. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal E15 and VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 14.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal E15 and VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 14
    G00491189Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step 11.

    NO  -Repair open in the wire between the PCM (E15) and the VSA modulator-control unit, then go to step 12.

  11. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal E26 and VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 30.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), then go to step 12 and recheck. If DTC U0122 is not indicated, replace the original VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), then go to step 12.

    NO  -Repair open in the wire between the PCM (E26) and the VSA modulator-control unit, then go to step 12.

  12. Reconnect all connectors.
  13. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  14. Reset the PCM with the HDS.
  15. Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
  16. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC U0122 indicated? 

    YES  -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the gauge control module, the SH-AWD control unit, and the PCM, then go to step  1.

    NO  -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

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