( TF09E00K801000R8313FAAT00 )
VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 83-13, 83-14
DTC 83-13:
 ECM/PCM Communication Error (Engine Malfunction)
DTC 83-14:
 ECM/PCM Communication Error (A/T Malfunction)
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  1. Test-drive the vehicle.
    NOTE: Drive the vehicle on a straight section of road, not on a lift.
  1. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 83-13 or 83-14 indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 5 .
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose terminals between ECM/PCM connector A (49P) and the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting. ■
  1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  1. Test-drive the vehicle.
    NOTE: Drive the vehicle on a straight section of road, not on a lift.
  1. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 83-13 or 83-14 indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 9 .
NO -
If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, replace the original ECM/PCM. ■
  1. Test-drive the vehicle.
    NOTE: Drive the vehicle on a straight section of road, not on a lift.
  1. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 83-13 or 83-14 indicated?
YES -
Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector. If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit, then retest. If the VSA modulator-control unit was substituted, go to Step 1 .
NO -
If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the VSA modulator-control unit was substituted, replace the original VSA modulator-control unit. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.■