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DTC 83-13: ECM/PCM Communication Error; DTC 83-14: ECM/PCM Communication Error

  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Test-drive the vehicle.
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 83-13 or 83-14 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose terminals between ECM/PCM connector E (31P) and the VSA modulator-control unit 37P connector. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting (see INTERMITTENT FAILURES  ).

  5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  6. Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ).
  7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  8. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  9. Test-drive the vehicle.
  10. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 83-13 or 83-14 indicated? 

    YES  -Replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).

    NO  -Replace the original ECM/PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ).

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