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VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 83

DTC 83:

PGM-FI Malfunction

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

2. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 86 indicated?

YES -

Do the troubleshooting for DTC 86 86-1.

NO -

Go to step 3.

3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

5. Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.

NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 83 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 7.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting.

7. Check for fuel and emissions systems DTCs with the HDS Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

Are any ECM/PCM DTCs indicated?

YES -

Do the applicable troubleshooting for the ECM/PCM.

NO -

Go to step 8.

8. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software Testing and Inspection.

9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

10. Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.

NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

11. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 83 indicated?

YES -

Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated and the symptom/indication is still present, replace the VSA modulator-control unit Service and Repair.

NO -

If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.