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VSA cannot be turned OFF

NOTE: If the low tire pressure indicator turns ON, the VSA cannot be turned OFF. Check the tire pressure first.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  2. Check the VSA OFF switch (see VSA OFF SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).

    Is the VSA OFF switch OK? 

    YES  -Go to step 3.

    NO  -Replace the multi switch (built-in VSA OFF switch) (see VSA OFF SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).

  3. Disconnect the multi switch 12P connector (see VSA OFF SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).
  4. Disconnect gauge control module connector A (32P) (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).
  5. Check for continuity between gauge control module connector A (32P) terminal No. 26 and multi switch 12P connector terminal No. 7.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Gauge Control Module Connector A (32P) Terminal No. 26 And Multi Switch 12P Connector Terminal No. 7
    G08076131Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step 6.

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the gauge control module and the multi switch (built-in VSA OFF switch).

  6. Check for continuity between multi switch 12P connector terminal No. 7 and body ground.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Multi Switch 12P Connector Terminal No. 7 And Body Ground
    G08076132Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short to body ground between the gauge control module and the multi switch (built-in VSA OFF switch).

    NO  -Go to step 7.

  7. Check for continuity between multi switch 12P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Multi Switch 12P Connector Terminal No. 2 And Body Ground
    G08076133Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Substitute a known-good gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ), and recheck. If it is OK, replace the original gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the multi switch (built-in VSA OFF switch) and body ground (G401).