DTC 83: PGM-FI Malfunction

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NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 86 indicated with DTC 83 at the same time?

YES -Do the DTC 86 troubleshooting (see DTC 86: F-CAN COMMUNICATION MALFUNCTION ).

NO -Go to step 3.
Check for fuel and emissions systems DTCs with the HDS (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
Are any DTCs indicated?

YES -Do the applicable troubleshooting for the PCM.

NO -Go to step 4.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then start the engine.
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 (see INTERMITTENT FAILURES ).
Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT UPDATE ).
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then start the engine.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 83 indicated?

YES -Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector. If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated and the symptom/indication is still present/replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

NO -If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING .