DTC 81: ABS Modulator-control Unit Internal Circuit Malfunction

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

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Check for other system DTCs.
Is another DTC indicated?

YES -Do the appropriate troubleshooting for the DTC.

NO -Go to step 3.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Test-drive the vehicle at 19mph (30 km/h) or more.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 81 indicated?

YES -Check for loose terminals in the ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector. If necessary, substitute a known-good ABS modulator-control unit (see ABS MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), and retest.

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