Symptom Troubleshooting

VSA System Symptom Troubleshooting - VSA cannot be turned OFF ('12 model)

VSA cannot be turned OFF ('12 model)

NOTE: If the TPMS indicator turns ON, the VSA cannot be turned OFF. Troubleshoot TPMS first.

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

2. Check the VSA OFF switch Testing and Inspection.

Is the VSA OFF switch OK?

YES -

Go to step 3.

NO -

Replace the VSA OFF switch Testing and Inspection.

3. Disconnect the VSA OFF switch 5P connector.

4. Disconnect gauge control module 36P connector Service and Repair.

5. Check for continuity between gauge control module 36P connector terminals No. 13 and VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 2.





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.





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.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Substitute a known-good gauge control module Service and Repair, than go to step 1 and recheck. If it is OK, replace the original gauge control module Service and Repair.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the VSA OFF switch and body ground (G501).