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VSA system indicator does not come on

  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and watch the VSA system indicator.
    1. Does the VSA system indicator come on? 
    2. YES  - The system is OK at this time.
    3. NO  - Go to step 2.
  2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON (II) again.
    1. Does the brake system indicator come on? 
    2. YES  - Go to step 3.
    3. NO  - Repair open in the indicator power source circuit.
      • Blown BACK UP LIGHT (7.5A) fuse.
      • Open in the wire between the BACK UP LIGHT (7.5A) fuse and gauge assembly.
      • Open circuit inside the fuse box.
      • Open on the printed circuit board in the gauge assembly.
  3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  4. Disconnect VSA control unit connector B (16P).
  5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
    1. Does the VSA system indicator come on? 
    2. YES  - Check for loose terminals in the VSA control unit connectors. If necessary, substitute a known-good VSA control unit, and recheck.
    3. NO  - Go to step 6.
  6. Check the VSA system indicator bulb in the gauge assembly.
    1. Is the bulb OK? 
    2. YES  - Go to step 7.
    3. NO  - Replace the VSA system indicator bulb.
  7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  8. Remove the gauge assembly.
  9. Disconnect gauge assembly connector A (30P).
  10. Check for continuity between gauge assembly connector A (30P) terminal No. 20 and body ground.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Gauge Assembly Connector A (30P) Terminal No. 20 & Body Ground
    G01156409Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    1. Is there continuity? 
    2. YES  - Repair short to body ground in the wire between the gauge assembly and the VSA control unit.
    3. NO  - Go to step 11.
  11. Connect gauge assembly connector A (30P), and disconnect gauge assembly connector C (14P).
  12. Check for continuity between gauge assembly connector C (14P) terminal No. 10 and body ground.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Gauge Assembly Connector C (14P) Terminal No. 10 & Body Ground
    G01156410Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    1. Is there continuity? 
    2. YES  - Check for loose terminals in the gauge assembly connectors. If the connectors are OK, replace the printed circuit board in the gauge assembly.
    3. NO  - Repair open in the wire between the gauge assembly and body ground (G501).
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