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DTC U0121: Lost Communication with ABS Modulator-Control Unit

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION  ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Check for DTCs in the A/T SYSTEM with the HDS.

    Is DTC U0121 indicated in the A/T SYSTEM? 

    YES  -Go to step 4.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  4. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs in the PGM-FI SYSTEM with the HDS.

    Is DTC U0155 indicated in the PGM-FI SYSTEM? 

    YES  -Go to the DTC U0155 troubleshooting in the PGM-FI system (see DTC U0155: F-CAN MALFUNCTION (ECM/PCM-GAUGE CONTROL MODULE) ).

    NO  -Go to step 5.

  5. Check for DTCs in the ABS with the HDS.

    Is any DTC indicated in the ABS? 

    YES  -Go to the INDICATED DTC'S TROUBLESHOOTING  in the ABS.

    NO  -Go to step 6.

  6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  7. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
  8. Disconnect PCM connector A (44P).
  9. Disconnect the ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector.
  10. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A36 and ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector terminal No. 1, and between PCM connector terminal A37 and ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector terminal No. 17.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between PCM A36 And ABS Modulator-Control Unit 25P Connector Terminal No. 1
    G06265013Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step 11.

    NO  -Substitute a known-good ABS modulator- control unit (see ABS MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ABS modulator-control unit, replace the Original ABS modulator-control unit.

  11. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE PCM  ), or substitute a known- good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM  ).
  12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  13. Check for DTC's the A/T SYSTEM with the HDS.

    Is DTC U0121 indicated in the A/T SYSTEM? 

    YES  -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM  ), then go to step  6. If the PCM was substituted, go to step  1.

    NO  -If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other DTCs were indicated, go to the INDICATED DTC'S TROUBLESHOOTING .