Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Symptom Troubleshooting




VSA System Symptom Troubleshooting - VSA cannot be turned OFF

VSA cannot be turned OFF

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

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 32P connector Service and Repair.

5. 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 6.

NO -

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

6. 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 in the wire between the gauge control module and the VSA OFF switch.

NO -

Go to step 7.

7. 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, 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).