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VSA Off Switch Test/Replacement

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. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Push out the VSA OFF switch (A) from the driver's dashboard lower cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying VSA Off Switch
    G07343300Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. On the switch side, check for continuity between the VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2. There should be continuity when the button is pressed, and no continuity when the button is released.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between VSA Off Switch 5P Connector Terminals No. 1 And No. 2
    G07343301Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. On the switch side, check for continuity between VSA OFF switch 5P connector terminals No. 4 and No. 5. There should be continuity at all times.
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between VSA Off Switch 5P Connector Terminals No. 4 And No. 5
    G07343302Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the VSA OFF switch in the reverse order of removal.