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VSA DTC 61-12 (With Auto Idle Stop System) (2016)

DTC 61-12  : Modulator-Control Unit Power Source Circuit (IG) Low Voltage

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information - Refer to:

How to Troubleshoot the VSA System (2014 2015 2016)

DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
61-12 Modulator-Control Unit Power Source Circuit (IG) Low Voltage    

DTCs (VSA)

  1. Problem verification

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 4. Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).

    - 5. Test-drive the vehicle at 6 mph (10 km/h) or more.

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

    - 6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    61-12 Modulator-Control Unit Power Source Circuit (IG) Low Voltage    

    Is DTC 61-12 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

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

    How to Troubleshoot the VSA System (2014 2015 2016)

    If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the Freeze data/on-board snapshot.

  2. VSA modulator-control unit check 1

    - 1. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Threshold Current conditions
    Values Unit Values Unit
    BATTERY VOLTAGE Less than 9. 6 V    

    Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Go to step 5.

  3. VSA modulator-control unit check 2

    - 1. Check and note the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Current conditions
    Values Unit
    BATTERY VOLTAGE    

    - 2. Using a voltmeter, measure and note the voltage across the 12 volt battery terminals.

    - 3. Compare the voltage noted in step 3-1 to the voltage in step 3-2.

    Is the difference between the two voltage readings more than 3 V?

    YES 

    Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Check the 12 volt battery - Refer to:

    Battery Test (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020)

    , and check the PGM-FI DTCs - Refer to:

    How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems (2014-20) or

    How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems (With Auto Idle Stop System) (2016-20)

  4. Open wire check (IG1 VSA (DC/DC) line)

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

    VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector No. 36 - Refer to:
    VSA Modulator-Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2014 2015), or
    VSA Modulator-Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016), or
    VSA Modulator-Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2017 2018 2019 2020)
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The IG1 VSA (DC/DC) wire is OK. Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the wire between the No. H4 (7. 5 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-dash fuse/relay box and the VSA modulator-control unit.

  5. VSA modulator-control unit check (update)

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Reconnect the following connector.

    VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

    - 3. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software.

    - 4. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 5. Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).

    - 6. Test-drive the vehicle at 6 mph (10 km/h) or more.

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

    - 7. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
         

    Is DTC 61-12 indicated?

    YES 

    Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector. If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated and the symptom/indication is still present, replace the VSA modulator-control unit .

    NO 

    Troubleshooting is complete.