DTC 83-13, 83-14: ECM/PCM Communication Error (Engine Malfunction); ECM/PCM Communication Error (A/T Malfunction)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Fit, 2010 Honda Fit, and 2009 Honda Fit. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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).
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on a straight section of road, not on a lift.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 83-13 or 83-14 indicated?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting (see Intermittent Failures ).
Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software (see ECM/PCM UPDATE ), or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ).
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on a straight section of road, not on a lift.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 83-13 or 83-14 indicated?

YES - Go to step 11.

NO - If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, replace the original ECM/PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ).
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).
Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on a straight section of road, not on a lift.
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 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.