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VSA System Symptom Troubleshooting Index (VSA System)

When the vehicle has one of these symptoms, check for VSA diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) with the HDS. If there are no DTCs, do the diagnostic procedure for the symptom, in the sequence listed, until you find the cause.

Symptom  Diagnostic procedure  Also check for 
HDS does not communicate with the VSA modulator-control unit or the vehicle Troubleshoot the DLC circuit - Refer to: Network Communications Symptom Troubleshooting - F-CAN BUS-OFF (CAN BUS without Connection to CAN Gateway) (3.0L Engine) or Network Communications Symptom Troubleshooting - HDS does not communicate with the vehicle or Network Communications Symptom Troubleshooting - F-CAN Lost Communication (CAN BUS with Connection to CAN Gateway) or Network Communications Symptom Troubleshooting - F-CAN BUS-OFF (CAN BUS without Connection to CAN Gateway) or Network Communications Symptom Troubleshooting - F-CAN Lost Communication (CAN BUS without Connection to CAN Gateway) or Network Communications Symptom Troubleshooting - F-CAN Lost Communication (CAN BUS with Connection to CAN Gateway) (3.0L Engine) or Network Communications Symptom Troubleshooting - B-CAN Lost Communication .  
ABS indicator, brake system indicator (red), VSA indicator, brake system indicator (amber), or VSA OFF indicator does not come on at start-up (bulb check)  
VSA cannot be turned OFF  
VSA OFF indicator does not go off  
ABS indicator, brake system indicator (red), VSA indicator, and brake system indicator (amber) do not go off
NOTE: If any of the CAN communication failure DTC is indicated in other system, troubleshoot the DTC first.
  • Check for open wire or shorted wire in the F-CAN circuit;
    1. -

      Between the gauge control module and the CAN gateway (IF-CAN_H, IF-CAN_L)

    2. -

      Between the VSA modulator-control unit and the CAN gateway (VF-CAN A_H, VF-CAN A_L)

  • Check the VSA modulator-control unit power circuit (+B_ABS/VSA_FRS, IG1_VSA/ABS)
  • Check the VSA modulator-control unit ground circuit (GND)
  • Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function .
Refer to the followings about the indicator operating condition;

Refer to the followings about the circuit troubleshooting;