DTC Troubleshooting: 56-31

DTC 56-31:
 Lost Communication with the ECM/PCM (PGM-FI system) (K24Z3 engine)
NOTE:
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.
Is DTC 53-21 or 56-31 indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 4 .
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and see if the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on.
Does the MIL come on?
YES -
NO -
Go to Step 5 .
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Check for continuity between the No. 16 terminal of the SRS unit connector A (39P) and the No. 4 terminal of ECM/PCM connector A (49P), and between the No. 17 terminal of the SRS unit connector A (39P) and the No. 3 terminal of the ECM/PCM connector A (49P).
Is there continuity?
YES -
Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector A (39P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection between the connector and the SRS unit. If the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit.
NO -
Open in the left engine compartment wire harness or the dashboard wire harness; replace the faulty harness.■