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ABS Indicator, Brake System Indicator, And VSA Indicator Do Not Go Off

  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Check the No. 4 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.

    Is the fuse blown? 

    YES  - Go to step  3.

    NO  - Reinstall the checked fuse, then go to step  8.

  3. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector (see step  2 ).
  4. Check the continuity between VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 4 and body ground.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Repair short to body ground in the wire between the No. 4 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the VSA modulator-control unit.

    NO  - Install a new No. 4 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box, then go to step  5.

    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Terminal No. 4 & Body Ground
    G00487568Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Reconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  7. Check the ABS indicator, the brake system indicator, and the VSA indicator for several seconds when the ignition switch is turned to ON (II).

    Do the indicators come on then go off? 

    YES  - Troubleshooting is complete.

    NO  - Replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).

  8. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector (see step  2 ).
  9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  10. Measure the voltage between VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 4 and body ground.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  - Go to step  11.

    NO  - Repair an open in the wire between the No. 4 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the VSA modulator-control unit.

    Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Terminal No. 4 & Body Ground
    G05450824Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  12. Check for continuity between VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 16 and body ground.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Go to step  13.

    NO  - Repair open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and body ground (G202).

    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Terminal No. 16 And Body Ground
    G05450825Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Disconnect the gauge control module 36P connector.
  14. Check for continuity between VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal and gauge control module 36P connector terminal (see table below).
    CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE TABLE

    Sign VSA Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Terminal Gauge Control Module 36P Connector Terminal
    CAN1-L No. 15 No. 28
    CAN1-H No. 11 No. 29

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If necessary, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit, and retest (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).

    NO  - Repair an open in the wire between the gauge control module and the VSA modulator-control unit.

    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Terminal & Gauge Control Module 36P Connector Terminal
    G00487569Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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