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VSA System Symptom Troubleshooting Index

When the vehicle has one of these symptoms, check for VSA diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) with the HDS. If there are no DTCs, do the diagnostic procedure for the symptom, in the sequence listed, until you find the cause.

Symptom  Diagnostic procedure  Also check for 
HDS does not communicate with the VSA modulator-control unit or the vehicle Troubleshoot the DLC circuit .  
ABS indicator, brake system indicator (red), VSA indicator, brake system indicator (amber), or VSA OFF indicator does not come on at start-up (bulb check)  
VSA cannot be turned OFF  
VSA OFF indicator does not go off  
ABS indicator, brake system indicator (red), VSA indicator, and brake system indicator (amber) do not go off
NOTE: If any of the CAN communication failure DTC is indicated in other system, troubleshooting the DTC first.
  • Check for open wire or shorted wire in the F-CAN circuit;
  • Between the gauge control module and the CAN gateway (F-CAN C_H, F-CAN C_L)
  • Between the VSA modulator-control unit and the CAN gateway (F-CAN A_H, F-CAN A_L, F-CAN B_H, F-CAN B_L)
  • Check the VSA modulator-control unit power circuit (+B ABS/VSA FSR, IG1 VSA/ABS/IG1 VSA/ABS(BLDN))
  • Check the VSA modulator-control unit ground circuit (GND)
  • Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function .
Refer to the followings about the indicator operating condition;

Refer to the followings about the circuit troubleshooting;