VSA Indicator Does Not Come On

Symptom Troubleshooting: VSA indicator does not come on

VSA indicator does not come on

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

Does the VSA indicator come on for several seconds?
YES - The system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

NO - Go to step 2.


2. Apply the parking brake.

Does the brake system indicator come on?
YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Repair an open in the gauge control module indicator power source circuit.


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

4. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.

5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Does the VSA indicator come on?
YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Do the troubleshooting for the gauge control module. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes


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

7. Substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit. Service and Repair

8. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Does the VSA indicator come on?
YES - Check for loose terminals or poor connections at the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If connections are good, replace the VSA modulator-control unit, Service and Repair and recheck.

NO - Do the troubleshooting for the gauge control module. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes