DTC 117-11: VSA OFF Switch Malfunction

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NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information. (See General Troubleshooting Information ).

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.
Wait at least 2 minutes.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 117-11 indicated?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting (see Intermittent Failures ).
Check the VSA OFF SWITCH in the GAUGES DATA LIST with the HDS.
Does it indicate ON when the VSA OFF switch is pressed, and OFF when the VSA OFF switch is released?

YES - Go to step 13.

NO - Go to step 7.
Check the VSA OFF switch (see VSA OFF SWITCH TEST ).
Is the VSA OFF switch OK?

YES - Go to step 8.

NO - Replace the VSA OFF switch (see VSA OFF SWITCH TEST ).
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Disconnect the VSA OFF switch 5P connector.
Disconnect the gauge control module 32P connector (see step 3 on GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).
Check for continuity between gauge control module 32P connector terminal No. 21 and VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 2.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Gauge Control Module 32P & VSA OFF Switch 5P Connector Terminal
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 12.

NO - Repair 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. 1 and body ground.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between VSA OFF Switch 5P Connector Terminal No. 1 & Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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 open in the wire between the VSA OFF switch and body ground (G501).
Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT UPDATE ).
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.
Wait at least 2 minutes.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 117-11 indicated?

YES - Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector. If the symptom/indication is still present, replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

NO - If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.