DTC 117: VSA OFF Switch Malfunction
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.
- Wait at least 2 minutes.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 117 indicated?
YES -Go to step 6.
NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES TROUBLESHOOTING .
- Check the VSA OFF SWITCH in the GAUGES DATA LIST with the HDS.
Does it indicate ON when the VSA OFF button is pressed, and OFF when the VSA OFF button is released?
YES -Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If necessary, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), and retest.
NO -Go to step 7.
- Check the VSA OFF switch (see VSA OFF SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT ).
Is the VSA OFF switch OK?
YES -Go to step 8.
NO -Replace the VSA OFF switch (see VSA OFF SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT ).
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Disconnect the VSA OFF switch 5P connector (see step 3).
- Disconnect the gauge control module 32P connector. (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT )
- Check for continuity between gauge control module 32P connector terminal No. 26 and VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 2.Fig 1: Checking For Continuity Between Gauge Control Module 32P Connector Terminal No. 26 And VSA Off Switch 5P Connector Terminal No. 2
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Is there continuity?
YES -Go to step 12.
NO -Repair an open the wire between the gauge control module and the VSA OFF switch.
- Check for continuity between the VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
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Is there continuity?
YES -Substitute a known-good gauge control module, then go to step 1 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 VSA OFF switch and body ground (G501).