Manufacturer Code Charts: 117

VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 117

DTC 117:

VSA OFF Switch Malfunction ('09-11 Models)

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 120 seconds or more.

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 117 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 47P connector, the gauge control module 36P connector, and the VSA OFF switch 5P connector. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting.�

6. Check for 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 -

Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If necessary, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit Service and Repair, and retest.�

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 Testing and Inspection.

10. Disconnect the gauge control module 36P connector Service and Repair.

11. Check for continuity between gauge control module 36P connector terminal No. 30 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 Service and Repair, 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).�