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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).
  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 VSA OFF switch (see VSA OFF SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).

  3. Disconnect the VSA OFF switch 5P connector (see VSA OFF SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).
  4. Disconnect the gauge control module 32P connector GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT
  5. Check for continuity between gauge control module 32P connector terminal No. 21 and VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 2.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Gauge Control Module 32P Connector Terminal No. 21 And VSA OFF Switch 5P Connector Terminal No. 2
    G08083023Courtesy 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 VSA OFF switch.

  6. Check for continuity between VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between VSA OFF Switch 5P Connector Terminal No. 2 And Body Ground
    G08083024Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

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

    NO  -Go to step 7.

  7. Check for continuity between VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between VSA OFF Switch 5P Connector Terminal No. 1 And Body Ground
    G08083025Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

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

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