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VSA Off Switch Does Not Work (VSA Cannot be Turned Off)




VSA System Symptom Troubleshooting - VSA OFF switch does not work (VSA cannot be turned OFF)

VSA OFF switch does not work (VSA cannot be turned OFF) ('09-11 models)

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

2. Check the VSA OFF switch Testing and Inspection.

Is the VSA OFF switch OK?

YES -

Go to step 3.

NO -

Replace the VSA OFF switch Testing and Inspection.�

3. Disconnect the VSA OFF switch 5P connector Testing and Inspection.

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

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





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to body ground between the gauge control module and the VSA OFF switch.�

NO -

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.�