VSA DTC 86-14 (2014 2015)

DTC 86-14  : F-CAN Communication With Gauge Control Module Malfunction

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the how to troubleshoot the VSA system - Refer to:

How to Troubleshoot the VSA System (2014 2015 2016) .

DTCs (VSA)

1. DTC check

   - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

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

   - 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC	Freeze Frame
   86-11 F-CAN Bus-Off Malfunction
   86-14 F-CAN Communication With Gauge Control Module Malfunction

   Is DTC 86-14 indicated?

   YES 

   If only DTC 86-14 is indicated, go to step 2.

   YES 

   If DTC 86-11 is also indicated, go to DTC 86-11 - Refer to:

   VSA DTC 86-11 (2014 2015) 

   VSA DTC 86-11, 86-51 

   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_L, F-CAN_H lines)

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

   - 2. Disconnect the following connectors.

   VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

   Gauge control module connector A (32P)

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

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected
   	Gauge control module connector A (32P): disconnected
   Test circuit	F-CAN_L
   Test point 1	VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector No. 26 (BLK)
   Test point 2	Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 28 (BLK)

   Test circuit	F-CAN_H
   Test point 1	VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector No. 38 (WHT)
   Test point 2	Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 27 (WHT)

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The F-CAN_L and F-CAN_H wires are OK. Go to step 3.

   NO 

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

3. Gauge control module check (substitution)

   - 1. Substitute a known-good gauge control module.

   - 2. Reconnect the following connectors.

   VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

   Gauge control module connector A (32P)

   - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   - 4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

   - 5. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.

   - 6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC	Freeze Frame
   86-14 F-CAN Communication With Gauge Control Module Malfunction

   Is DTC 86-14 indicated?

   YES 

   Go to step 4.

   NO 

   Replace the original gauge control module .

4. VSA modulator-control unit check (update)

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

   - 2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.

   - 3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC	Freeze Frame

   Is DTC 86-14 indicated?

   YES 

   Check for loose terminals 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. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.