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 indicator.
Does the VSA indicator go off?
YES - Go to step 2.
NO - Do the appropriate troubleshooting for the VSA indicator.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Check the VSA OFF switch.
Is the switch OK?
YES - Go to step 4.
NO - Replace the VSA OFF switch.
4. Check for VSA DTCs. If DTCs are present, clear the DTC using the HDS.
Does the VSA activation indicator go off?
YES - The system is OK at this time.
NO - Go to step 5.
5. Do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization.
6. Check for VSA DTCs. If DTCs are present, clear the DTC using the HDS.
7. Disconnect the HDS from the 16P DLC.
8. Check the VSA activation indicator.
Does the VSA activation indicator go off?
YES - The system is OK at this time.
NO - Go to step 9.
9. Remove the gauge control module, and disconnect gauge control module connector A (30P).





10. Check for continuity between the VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
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 11.
11. Reconnect gauge control module connector A (30P).
12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).





13. Measure the voltage between the VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.
Is there 0.1 V or less?
YES - Go to step 14.
NO - Repair open in the wire between the VSA OFF switch and body ground (G501).
14. Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator control unit 47P connector.
Are the terminals loose?
YES - Repair loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector, and go to step 15.
NO - Replace the VSA modulator-control unit and go to step 15.
15. Clear the DTC using the HDS.
16. Test-drive the vehicle.
Does the VSA activation indicator go off?
YES - The vehicle is repaired.
NO - Check for loose terminals in the gauge control module connectors. If necessary, substitute a known-good gauge control module, and recheck.