VSA Activation Indicator Does Not Go Off and No DTCs Are Stored

VSA activation indicator does not go off, and no DTCs are stored
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and watch the VSA indicator.

Does the VSA indicator go off?

YES - Go to step 2.

NO - Do the appropriate troubleshooting for the VSA indicator.

2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Check the VSA OFF switch.

Is the switch OK?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Replace the VSA OFF switch.

4. Clear the DTC using the HDS.

Does the VSA activation indicator go off?

YES - The system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures.

NO - Go to step 5.

5. Do the VSA sensor neutral memorization.
6. Clear the. DTC using the HDS.

Does the VSA activation indicator go off?

YES - The system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures.

NO - Go to step 7.

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
8. Remove and disconnect the gauge control module connectors.
9. Disconnect the VSA OFF switch 5P connector.
10. Check for continuity between VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire between the gauge control module and the VSA OFF switch.

NO - Go to step 11.

11. Reconnect all of the disconnected connectors.
12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
13. Measure the voltage between VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.





Is there less than 0.1 V?

YES - Go to step 14.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the VSA OFF switch and body ground (G501).

14. Substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit.
15. Clear the DTC using the HDS.
16. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
17. Disconnect the HDS from the 16P DLC.
18. Test-drive the vehicle.

Does the VSA activation indicator go off?

YES - Replace the VSA modulator-control unit.

NO - Check for loose terminals in the gauge control module connectors. If necessary, substitute a known-good gauge control module, and recheck.