VSA System - VSA cannot be turned OFF (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020)

2015 Acura RLXSECTION VSA System - VSA cannot be turned OFF (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020)
  1. VSA OFF switch check

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Check the VSA OFF switch .

    Is the VSA OFF switch OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Replace the VSA OFF switch .

  2. Open wire check (VSA OFF SW line)

    -1. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Multi visor switch 16P connector
    Gauge control module connector A (32P)

    -2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Multi visor switch 16P connector: disconnected
    Gauge control module connector A (32P): disconnected
    Test circuit VSA OFF SW
    Test point 1 Multi visor switch 16P connector No. 15 (LT BLU) (with 2 button or 3 button type)
    Multi visor switch 16P connector No. 14 (LT BLU) (with 4 button type)
    Multi visor switch 16P connector No. 5 (LT BLU) (with 5 button type)
    Test point 2 Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 9 (LT BLU)

    With 2 button or 3 button type 

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    With 4 button type 

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    With 5 button type 

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    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The VSA OFF SW wire is not open. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the gauge control module and the VSA OFF switch.

  3. Shorted wire check (VSA OFF SW line)

    -1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Multi visor switch 16P connector: disconnected
    Gauge control module connector A (32P): disconnected
    Test circuit VSA OFF SW
    Test point 1 Multi visor switch 16P connector No. 15 (LT BLU) (with 2 button or 3 button type)
    Multi visor switch 16P connector No. 14 (LT BLU) (with 4 button type)
    Multi visor switch 16P connector No. 5 (LT BLU) (with 5 button type)
    Test point 2 Body ground

    With 2 button or 3 button type 

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    With 4 button type 

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    With 5 button type 

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    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the gauge control module and the VSA OFF switch.

    NO 

    The VSA OFF SW wire is OK. Go to step 4.

  4. Open wire check (GND line)

    -1. Reconnect the following connectors.

    Multi visor switch 16P connector
    Gauge control module connector A (32P)

    -2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -3. Push and hold the VSA OFF switch (built into the multi visor switch).

    -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Test circuit GND
    Test point 1 Multi visor switch 16P connector No. 9 (BRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
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    Is there 0.1 V or less?

    YES 

    The GND wire is OK. Replace the gauge control module .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the VSA OFF switch and body ground (G502).

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