VSA Activation Indicator Does Not Go Off, and No DTCs Are Stored
VSA activation indicator does not go off, and no DTCs are stored1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and watch the VSA indicator.
Does the VSA indicator go off?
YES - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
NO - Go to step 2.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Check the VSA OFF switch. Is the switch OK?
YES - Go to step 4.
NO - Replace the VSA OFF switch.
4. Clear the DTC using the HDS.
Does the VSA activation indicator go off?
YES - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
NO - Go to step 5.
5. Do the VSA sensor neutral memorization.
6. Clear the DTC using the HDS.
7. Check the VSA activation indicator.
Does the VSA activation indicator go off?
YES - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
NO - Go to step 8.
8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
9. Disconnect the gauge control module connector B (36P).
10. Disconnect the VSA off switch 13P connector.
11. Check for continuity between the gauge control module connector B (36P) terminal No. 6 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire between the gauge control module and the VSA OFF switch.
NO - Go to step 12.
12. Reconnect the gauge control module connector B (36P).
13. Substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit.
14. Reconnect all of the disconnected connectors.
15. Clear the DTC using the HDS.
16. Disconnect the HDS from the 16P DLC.
17. Test-drive the vehicle.
Does the VSA activation indicator go off?
YES - Replace the original VSA modulator-control unit.
NO - Check for loose terminals in the gauge control module connectors. If necessary, substitute a known-good gauge control module, and recheck.