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VSA cannot be turned OFF

NOTE: If the low tire pressure/TPMS 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 step  3).
  4. Disconnect the gauge control module 32P connector (see step 3 GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).
  5. 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
    G08093859Courtesy 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 For Continuity Between VSA Off Switch 5P Connector Terminal No. 2 And Body Ground
    G08093860Courtesy 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 For Continuity Between VSA Off Switch 5P Connector Terminal No. 1 And Body Ground
    G08093861Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -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).