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VSA OFF switch does not work

  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Disconnect the multi switch 6P connector (see VSA OFF SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).
  3. Check the VSA OFF switch (see VSA OFF SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).

    Is the VSA OFF switch OK? 

    YES  -Go to step 4.

    NO  -Replace the multi switch (with built-in VSA OFF switch) (see VSA OFF SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).

  4. Disconnect the gauge control module connector B (28P) (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).
  5. Check for continuity between gauge control module connector B (28P) terminal No. 12 and multi switch 6P connector terminal No. 4.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Connector B (28P) Terminal No. 12 And 6P Connector Terminal No. 4
    G07363326Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step 6.

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the gauge control module and the multi switch (with built-in VSA OFF switch).

  6. Check for continuity between multi switch 6P connector terminal No. 4 and body ground.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Multi Switch 6P Connector Terminal No. 4 And Body Ground
    G07363327Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the gauge control module and the multi switch (with built-in VSA OFF switch).

    NO  -Go to step 7.

  7. Check for continuity between multi switch 6P connector terminal No. 6 and body ground.
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Multi Switch 6P Connector Terminal No. 6 And Body Ground
    G07363328Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Substitute a known-good gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ), and recheck. If it is OK, replace the original gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the multi switch (with built-in VSA OFF switch) and body ground (G501).