VSA OFF switch does not work (VSA cannot be turned OFF)
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- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Check the VSA OFF switch (see VSA OFF SWITCH TEST ).
Is the VSA OFF switch OK?
YES -Go to step 3.
NO -Replace the VSA OFF switch (see VSA OFF SWITCH TEST ).
- Disconnect the VSA OFF switch 5P connector (see VSA OFF SWITCH TEST ).
- Disconnect the gauge control module 32P connector. (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT )
- Check for continuity between gauge control module 32P connector terminal No. 26 and VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 2.Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Gauge Control Module 32P Connector Terminal No. 26 and VSA OFF Switch 5P Connector Terminal No. 2
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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
- Check for continuity between VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.
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Is there continuity?
YES -Repair a short to body ground between the gauge control module and the VSA OFF switch.
NO -Go to step 7.
- Check for continuity between VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
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Is there continuity?
YES -Substitute a known-good gauge control module, then Go to step 1 and recheck. If it is OK, replace the original gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).
NO -Repair an open in the wire between the VSA OFF switch and body ground (G501).