VSA activation indicator does not go off, and no DTCs are stored
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and watch the VSA activation indicator.
Does the VSA activation indicator go off?
YES - Go to step 2.
NO - Do the appropriate troubleshooting for the VSA indicator.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Check the VSA OFF switch (see VSA OFF SWITCH TEST
).
Is the VSA OFF switch OK?
YES - Go to step 4.
NO - Replace the VSA OFF switch (see VSA OFF SWITCH TEST ).
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Does the VSA activation indicator go off?
YES - The system is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES .
NO - Go to step 6.
- Do the VSA sensor neutral memorization (see VSA SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION MEMORIZATION ).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Does the VSA activation indicator go off?
YES - The system is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES .
NO - Go to step 8.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Remove and disconnect the gauge control module connectors (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).
- Disconnect the VSA OFF switch 5P connector.
- Check for continuity between VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.
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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.
- Reconnect all of connectors.
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Measure the voltage between VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
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Is there less than 0.1 V?
YES - Go to step 15.
NO - Repair open in the wire between the VSA OFF switch and body ground (G501).
- Substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the HDS.
- Test-drive the vehicle.
Does the VSA activation indicator go off?
YES - Replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
NO - Check for loose terminals in the gauge control module connectors. If necessary, substitute a known-good gauge control module, and retest.