VSA OFF Switch Test

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Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Push out the VSA OFF switch (A) from the back of the instrument panel.

Fig 1: Identifying VSA OFF Switch And VSA OFF Switch 5P Connector
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Disconnect the VSA OFF switch 5P connector (B).
Check for continuity between the VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2. There should be continuity when the switch is pressed, and no continuity when the switch is released.

Fig 2: Identifying Continuity Between VSA OFF Switch 5P Connector Terminals No. 1 And No. 2
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Check for continuity between the VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminals No. 4 and No. 5. There should be continuity at all times.

Fig 3: Identifying Continuity Between VSA OFF Switch 5P Connector Terminals No. 4 And No. 5
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