CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) 1. Check for other DTCs

 Is another DTC indicated?

YES - Do the appropriate troubleshooting for the DTC.

NO - Go to step 2.

2. Clear the DTC using the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).

3. Disconnect the HDS from the 16P DLC.

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON (II) again.

5. Test-drive the vehicle.

 Does the ABS indicator come on, and is DTC 81 indicated?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - The vehicle is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES .

6. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector, the steering angle sensor 5P connector, and the yaw rate-lateral/longitudinal acceleration sensor 5P connector.

7. Start the engine.

8. Measure the voltage between the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 35 and  body ground.

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35 And Body Ground

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 Is there 0.1 V or more?

YES - Repair short to power in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit, the yaw rate-lateral/longitudinal acceleration sensor, and the steering angle sensor.

NO - Go to step 9.

9. Check for continuity between the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 35 and  body ground.

Fig. 59: Checking Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Terminal No. 35 And Body Ground

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 Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit, the yaw rate-lateral/longitudinal acceleration sensor, and the steering angle sensor.

NO - Check for loose terminals or poor connections at the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If connections are good, replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA

MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ), and recheck.

DTC 83: PCM

1. Check the DTC.

 Is DTC 86 indicated?

YES - Do the troubleshooting for DTC 86 (see DTC 86: F-CAN COMMUNICATION ).

NO - Go to step 2.

2. Clear the DTC using the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).

3. Disconnect the HDS from the 16P DLC.

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON (II).

 Do the VSA and VSA activation indicators come on, and is DTC 83 indicated?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - The system is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES . 6. Check the PGM-FI system.

 Does the MIL indicator come on or is a PCM DTC indicated?

YES - Do the applicable troubleshooting for the PGM-FI system DTC.

NO - Go to step 7.

7. Check the gear position indicator.

 Does the D indicator come on while neutral position (N) is selected or is a PCM DTC indicated?

YES - Do the applicable troubleshooting for the A/T system.

NO - Check for loose terminals at the PCM connectors, and go to step 8.

8. Clear the DTC using the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON (II).

10. Test-drive the vehicle.

 Is DTC 83 indicated and no PCM's DTC?

YES - Substitute a known-good PCM, and recheck. If the code returns, check for loose terminals or  poor connections at the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If connections are good, replace

the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), and recheck.

NO - The system is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES . DTC 84: VSA SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION

1. Clear the DTC using the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).

2. Disconnect the HDS from the 16P DLC.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON (II) again.

4. Test-drive the vehicle.

 Does the VSA indicator come on, and is DTC 84 indicated?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - The system is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES . 2007 Acura RL

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 Are any other DTCs indicated?

YES - Troubleshoot the appropriate DTC.

NO - Go to step 6.

6. Do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization (see VSA SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION MEMORIZATION ).

7. Clear the DTC using the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).

8. Disconnect the HDS from the 16P DLC.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON (II) again.

10. Test-drive the vehicle.

 Does the VSA indicator come on, and is DTC 84 indicated?

YES - Check for loose terminals or poor connections at the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If connections are good, replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA

MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ), and recheck.

NO - The system is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES . DTC 86: F-CAN COMMUNICATION

1. Clear the DTC using the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).

2. Start and run the engine for at least 5 seconds then turn the engine off.

3. Check for DTCs using the HDS.

 Is DTC 86 indicated?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - The F-CAN communication line is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES . 4. Check for DTCs in the PCM.

 Are any DTCs indicated?

YES - Troubleshoot the PCM DTCs.

NO - Check for loose terminals or poor connections at the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If connections are good, replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA

MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ), and recheck.

DTC 107: TCS OPERATION; DTC 108: VSA OPERATION

1. Clear the DTC using the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).

NOTE: The ABS/VSA indicators do not come on DTC 107 or 108 memorized.

2. Disconnect the HDS from the 16P DLC.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON (II) again.

4. Test-drive the vehicle.

 Is DTC 107 or DTC 108 indicated ?

YES - Check for loose terminals or poor connections at the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If connections are good, replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA

MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ), and recheck.

NO - The system is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES . DTC 112: INTERNAL POWER SOURCE STUCK OFF

1. Check for other DTCs.

 Is another DTC indicated?

YES - Do the appropriate troubleshooting for the DTC.

NO - Go to step 2.

2. Clear the DTC using the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).

3. Disconnect the HDS from the 16P DLC.

4. Test-drive the vehicle.

 Does the ABS indicator come on, and is DTC 112 indicated?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - The vehicle is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES . 5. Inspect G202 for a clean and tight connection.

 Is G202 clean and properly connected?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Repair the connection at G202.

6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

7. Measure the voltage between body ground and VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminals  No. 32 and No. 47 individually.

NOTE: If the battery cable was disconnected three times with the ignition switch ON (II), this DTC may be stored.

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Fig. 60: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And VSA Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Terminals No. 32 And No. 47

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 Is there 0.1 V or less?

YES - Check for loose terminals or poor connections at the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If connections are good, replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA

MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ), and recheck.

NO - Intermittent failure; the vehicle is OK at this time (see INTERMITTENT FAILURES ).

DTC 121, 122, 123, 124: VSA SOLENOID

1. Clear the DTC using the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).

2. Disconnect the HDS from the 16P DLC.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON (II) again.

4. Test-drive the vehicle.

 Does the VSA indicator come on, and is DTC 121, 122, 123, or 124 indicated?

YES - Check for loose terminals or poor connections at the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If connections are good, replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA

MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ), and recheck.

NO - The system is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES .