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DTC 81-51: Central Processing Unit (CPU) Internal Circuit Malfunction; DTC 81-53: Central Processing Unit (CPU) Internal Circuit Malfunction; DTC 81-55: Central Processing Unit (CPU) Internal Circuit Malfunction; DTC 81-57: Central Processing Unit (CPU) Internal Circuit Malfunction

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Test-drive the vehicle.
    NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 81-51, 81-53, 81-55, or 81-57 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  6. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 37P connector (see Removal step  2 in VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation ).
  7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  8. Measure the voltage between body ground and the appropriate VSA modulator-control unit 37P connector terminals (see table).
    VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

    DTC VSA Modulator-control Unit 37P Connector Terminals
    81-51 No. 19
    81-53 No. 22
    81-55 No. 9
    81-57 No. 20
    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And VSA Modulator-Control Unit 37P Connector Terminals
    G06274664Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there 0.1 V or more? 

    YES  -Repair short to power in the wire between the appropriate wheel speed sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.

    NO  -Replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).