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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 ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    Are DTC U0028 and U0122 Indicated at the same time? 

    YES  -Go to troubleshooting for DTC U0028 (see DTC U0028: F-CAN Malfunction (BUS-OFF)  ).

    NO  -Go to step 3.

  3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  4. Check for Pending or Confirmed 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 VSA modulator-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 symptom troubleshooting for ABS indicator, brake system indicator, and VSA indicator do not go off (see ABS INDICATOR, BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR, AND VSA INDICATOR DO NOT GO OFF ).

  6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  7. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
  8. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  9. Disconnect PCM connector A (44P).
  10. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A36 and VSA modulator-control unit connector terminal No. 39.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal A36 And VSA Modulator-Control Unit Connector Terminal No. 39
    G08059419Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step 11.

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the PCM (A36) and the VSA modulator-control unit, then go to step  12.

  11. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A37 and VSA modulator-control unit connector terminal No. 38.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal A37 And VSA Modulator-Control Unit Connector Terminal No. 38
    G08059420Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), then go to step 12.

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the PCM (A37) 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 Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC U0122 indicated? 

    YES  -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VSA modulator-control unit, and the PCM, then go to step  1.

    NO  -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING .

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