117-11

VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 117-11

DTC 117-11:

VSA OFF Switch Malfunction

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

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.

4. Wait at least 2 minutes.

5. 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. Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector, the gauge control module 32P connector, and the VSA OFF switch 5P connector. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting.�

6. 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.

7. Check the VSA OFF switch Testing and Inspection.

Is the VSA OFF switch OK?

YES -

Go to step 8.

NO -

Replace the VSA OFF switch Testing and Inspection.�

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

9. Disconnect the VSA OFF switch 5P connector.

10. Disconnect the gauge control module 32P connector.

11. Check for continuity between gauge control module 32P connector terminal No. 21 and VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 2.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 12.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the gauge control module and the VSA OFF switch.�

12. Check for continuity between VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.





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 Service and Repair.�

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the VSA OFF switch and body ground (G501).�

13. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software Testing and Inspection. If the unit already has the latest software, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit Service and Repair.

14. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.

15. Wait at least 2 minutes.

16. 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 VSA modulator-control unit was updated, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit Service and Repair, then retest. If the VSA modulator-control unit was substituted, go to step 1.

NO -

If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the VSA modulator-control unit was substituted, replace the original VSA modulator-control unit Service and Repair. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.�