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DTC 86-11: F-CAN Bus-Off Malfunction

NOTE:
  • Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION  ).
  • Troubleshoot any fuel and emissions DTCs first.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 86-11 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES TROUBLESHOOTING 

  5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  6. Short the SCS line with the HDS.
  7. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector A (49P) ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT
  8. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector (see step  3 ).
  9. Check for continuity between VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector terminal and ECM/PCM connector A (49P) terminal (see table).
    Sign VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector Terminal ECM/PCM Connector A (49P) Terminal
    F-CAN L No. 1 A4
    F-CAN H No. 14 A3
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector Terminal And ECM/PCM Connector A (49P) Terminal
    G08083017Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step 10.

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the ECM/PCM and the VSA modulator-control unit.

  10. Reconnect all connectors.
  11. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT UPDATE  ).
  12. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
  13. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 86-11 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 .