Symptom Troubleshooting

Symptom Troubleshooting: 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 to ON (II).

2. Check the VSA activation indicator for several seconds when the ignition switch is turned to ON (II).

Does the indicator come on then go off?
YES - The system is OK at this time.

NO - Go to step 3.


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

4. Disconnect the VSA OFF switch 5P connector.

5. Check the VSA OFF switch. Testing and Inspection

Is the VSA OFF switch OK?
YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Replace the VSA OFF switch. Testing and Inspection


6. Disconnect the gauge control module (tach) 36P connector.

7. Check for continuity between VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.

Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire between the gauge control module (tach) and the VSA OFF switch.

NO - Substitute a known-good gauge control module (tach), Gauge Control Module Replacement then go to step 1, and recheck. If it is OK, replace the original gauge control module (tach). Gauge Control Module Replacement