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DTC 86: F-CAN Communication Malfunction

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION  ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  4. Start and run the engine for at least 5 seconds.
  5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 86 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step  6.

    NO  -Check the COMMU PCM, COMMU GAUGE, and COMMU YAW RATE/G, in the VSA FREEZE DATA with the HDS. Then check for F-CAN communication lines continuity to the appropriate system or sensor and loose terminals in the appropriate system or sensor connectors.

  6. Check the COMMU PCM, COMMU GAUGE, and COMMU YAW RATE/G, in the VSA FREEZE DATA with the HDS.

    Is there a communication error in the system or sensor? 

    YES  -Go to step  7.

    NO  -Go to step  22.

  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  8. Short the SCS line with the HDS.
  9. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector A (44P) (see step 14 on ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ).
  10. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 32P connector (see step  3 ).
  11. Disconnect the gauge control module 32P connector (see step 3 on GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).
  12. Disconnect the yaw rate-acceleration sensor 4P connector (see step  3 ).
  13. Check the F-CAN communication lines for continuity between the VSA modulator-control unit and the appropriate system or sensor (see table).
    COMPONENT CHART

    Component F-CAN L Terminal F-CAN H Terminal
    VSA Modulator-Control Unit 5 6
    ECM/PCM A37 A36
    Gauge Control Module 20 19
    Yaw Rate-Acceleration Sensor 2 3
    Fig 1: Checking F-CAN Communication Lines For Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit And ECM/PCM Connector A (44P)
    G06953248Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 2: Checking F-CAN Communication Lines For Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit And Gauge Control Module 32P Connector
    G06953249Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 3: Checking F-CAN Communication Lines For Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit And Yaw Rate-Acceleration Sensor 4P Connector
    G06953250Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity on the F-CAN communication lines? 

    YES  -

    • If the appropriate system or sensor is the yaw rate-acceleration sensor: go to step  14.
    • If the appropriate system or sensor is not the yaw rate-acceleration sensor: go to step  18.

    NO  -Repair an open in the appropriate line.

  14. Check for loose terminals in the yaw rate-acceleration sensor 4P connector.

    Is the yaw rate-acceleration sensor 4P connector OK? 

    YES  -Go to step  15.

    NO  -Repair or reconnect the connector securely.

  15. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  16. Measure the voltage between yaw rate-acceleration sensor 4P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 4.
    Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Between Yaw Rate-Acceleration Sensor 4P Connector Terminals No. 1 And No. 4
    G06953251Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Replace the yaw rate-acceleration sensor (see YAW RATE-ACCELERATION SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).

    NO  -Go to step  17.

  17. Measure the voltage between yaw rate-acceleration sensor 4P connector terminal No. 4 and body ground.
    Fig 5: Measuring Voltage Between Yaw Rate-Acceleration Sensor 4P Connector Terminal No. 4 And Body Ground
    G06953252Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Repair an open in the wire between the yaw rate-acceleration sensor and body ground (G502).

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the yaw rate-acceleration sensor and the under-dash fuse/relay box.

  18. Check for loose terminals in the appropriate system connectors.

    Are the appropriate system connectors OK? 

    YES  -Go to step  19.

    NO  -Repair or reconnect the connector securely.

  19. Reconnect all the connectors.
  20. Start and run the engine for at least 5 seconds.
  21. Check for other system DTCs with the HDS.

    Is another DTC indicated? 

    YES  -Do the appropriate DTC troubleshooting.

    NO  -Go to step  22.

  22. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT UPDATE  ). If the unit already has the latest software, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).
  23. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  24. Start and run the engine for at least 5 seconds.
  25. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 86 indicated? 

    YES  -Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 32P connector. If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ), 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 VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ). If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING .

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