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VSA Activation Indicator Does Not Go Off, and No DTCs Are Stored

VSA activation indicator does not go off, and no DTCs are stored

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and watch the VSA activation indicator.

Does the VSA activation indicator go off within 2 seconds?

YES - 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 VSA OFF switch OK?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Replace the VSA OFF switch.

4. Remove the gauge control module.
5. Disconnect gauge control module connector B (14P).
6. Check for continuity between VSA OFF switch 10P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short to body ground between the gauge control module and the VSA OFF switch.

NO - Go to step 7.

7. Check the gauge control module.

Is the gauge control module OK?

YES - Replace the VSA modulator-control unit.

NO - Replace the gauge control module.