VSA cannot be turned OFF

Fig 1: VSA System Symptom Troubleshooting Flow Chart (VSA Cannot Be Turned Off)

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NOTE: If the low tire pressure indicator turns ON, the VSA cannot be turned OFF. Check the tire pressure first.

VSA OFF switch check:
- 1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- 2. CHECK THE VSA OFF SWITCH .
Is the VSA OFF switch OK?

YES : Go to step 2.

NO : REPLACE THE VSA OFF SWITCH .
Open wire check (VSA OFF SW line):
- 1. Disconnect the following connectors.
  VSA OFF switch 5P connector
  
  Gauge control module 32P connector
- 2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
  Test condition IG LOCK (0)
  
  VSA OFF switch 5P connector: disconnected
  
  Gauge control module 32P connector: disconnected
  
  Test circuit VSA OFF SW
  
  Test point 1 VSA OFF switch 5P connector No. 4 (GRN)
  
  Test point 2 Gauge control module 32P connector No. 29 (GRN)
  
  Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between VSA OFF Switch 5P Connector No. 4 (GRN) And Gauge Control Module 32P Connector No. 29 (GRN)
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Is there continuity?

YES : The VSA OFF SW wire is not open. Go to step 3.

NO : Repair an open in the wire between the gauge control module and the VSA OFF switch.
Shorted wire check (VSA OFF SW line):
- 1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
  Test condition IG LOCK (0)
  
  VSA OFF switch 5P connector: disconnected
  
  Gauge control module 32P connector: disconnected
  
  Test circuit VSA OFF SW
  
  Test point 1 VSA OFF switch 5P connector No. 4 (GRN)
  
  Test point 2 Body ground
  
  Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between VSA OFF Switch 5P Connector No. 4 (GRN) And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES : Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the gauge control module and the VSA OFF switch.

NO : The VSA OFF SW wire is OK. Go to step 4.
Open wire check (GND line):
- 1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
  Test condition IG LOCK (0)
  
  VSA OFF switch 5P connector: disconnected
  
  Gauge control module 32P connector: disconnected
  
  Test circuit GND
  
  Test point 1 VSA OFF switch 5P connector No. 5 (BLK)
  
  Test point 2 Body ground
  
  Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between VSA OFF Switch 5P Connector No. 5 (BLK) And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES : The GND wire is OK. Replace the gauge control module See Rewriting the ODO Data and Transferring the Maintenance Minder™ Data to a New Gauge Control Module or GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

NO : Repair an open in the wire between the VSA OFF switch and body ground (G501).