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VSA DTC 86-11 (Without CAN Gateway) (2016)

DTC 86-11  : F-CAN Bus-Off Malfunction

NOTE: 

DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
86-11 F-CAN Bus-Off Malfunction    

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. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for a few seconds or more.

    - 5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    86-11 F-CAN Bus-Off Malfunction    

    Is DTC 86-11 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. Open wire check (F-CAN A_H, F-CAN A_L lines)

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

    - 2. Short the SCS line with the HDS.

    - 3. Disconnect the following connectors.

    VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector
    PCM connector A (51P)

    - 4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected
      PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
    Test circuit 1  
    Test point 1 VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector No. 38 - Refer to:
    VSA Modulator-Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016),
    Test point 2 PCM connector A (51P) No. 9 - Refer to:
    PCM Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016)
    Test circuit 2  
    Test point 1 VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector No. 26 - Refer to:
    VSA Modulator-Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016),
    Test point 2 PCM connector A (51P) No. 10 - Refer to:
    PCM Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016)

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The F-CAN A_H, F-CAN A_L wires are OK. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and the PCM.

  3. VSA modulator-control unit check (update)

    - 1. Reconnect the following connectors.

    VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector
    PCM connector A (51P)

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

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

    - 4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for a few seconds or more.

    - 5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
         

    Is DTC 86-11 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.