VSA cannot be turned OFF

VSA cannot be turned OFF 

NOTE:  If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator turns ON, the VSA cannot be turned OFF. Check the tire pressure first.

1. VSA OFF switch check

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

   - 2. Check the VSA OFF switch. Refer to :Vsa Off Switch Removal, Installation, And Test (2014 2015 2016) or Vsa Off Switch Removal, Installation, And Test (2017 2018 2019 2020)

   Is the VSA OFF switch OK?

   YES 

   Go to step 2.

   NO 

   Replace the VSA OFF switch - Refer to: VSA Off Switch Removal, Installation, and Test (2014 2015 2016) or VSA Off Switch Removal, Installation, and Test (2017 2018 2019 2020), .

2. Determine possible failure area (VSA OFF SW line, SGND line)

   - 1. Disconnect the following connector.

   VSA OFF switch 5P connector (5P connector)

   VSA OFF switch 8P connector (8P connector)

   VSA OFF switch 12P connector (12P connector)

   - 2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

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

   5P connector 

   Test condition	Vehicle ON mode
   	VSA OFF switch 5P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	VSA OFF switch 5P connector (female terminals) No. 2: (1)
   Test point 2	Body ground

   8P connector 

   Test condition	Vehicle ON mode
   	VSA OFF switch 8P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	VSA OFF switch 8P connector (female terminals) No. 5: (2)
   Test point 2	Body ground

   12P connector 

   Test condition	Vehicle ON mode
   	VSA OFF switch 12P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	VSA OFF switch 12P connector (female terminals) No. 8: (3)
   Test point 2	Body ground

   VSA OFF switch 5P connector 

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   VSA OFF switch 8P connector 

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   VSA OFF switch 12P connector 

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   Is there battery voltage?

   YES 

   Repair an open in the wire between the VSA OFF switch and body ground (G507).

   NO 

   Go to step 3.

3. Shorted wire check (VSA OFF SW line)

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

   - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

   Gauge control module connector A (32P)

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

   5P connector 

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	VSA OFF switch 5P connector: disconnected
   	Gauge control module connector A (32P): disconnected
   Test point 1	VSA OFF switch 5P connector (female terminals) No. 2: (1)
   Test point 2	Body ground

   8P connector 

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	VSA OFF switch 8P connector: disconnected
   	Gauge control module connector A (32P): disconnected
   Test point 1	VSA OFF switch 8P connector (female terminals) No. 5: (2)
   Test point 2	Body ground

   12P connector 

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	VSA OFF switch 12P connector: disconnected
   	Gauge control module connector A (32P): disconnected
   Test point 1	VSA OFF switch 12P connector (female terminals) No. 8: (3)
   Test point 2	Body ground

   VSA OFF switch 5P connector 

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   VSA OFF switch 8P connector 

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   VSA OFF switch 12P connector 

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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 

   Go to step 4.

4. Open wire check (VSA OFF SW line)

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

   5P connector 

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	VSA OFF switch 5P connector: disconnected
   	Gauge control module connector A (32P): disconnected
   Test point 1	VSA OFF switch 5P connector (female terminals) No. 2: (1)
   Test point 2	Gauge control module connector A (32P) (female terminals) No. 9: (4)

   8P connector 

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	VSA OFF switch 8P connector: disconnected
   	Gauge control module connector A (32P): disconnected
   Test point 1	VSA OFF switch 8P connector (female terminals) No. 5: (2)
   Test point 2	Gauge control module connector A (32P) (female terminals) No. 9: (4)

   12P connector 

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	VSA OFF switch 12P connector: disconnected
   	Gauge control module connector A (32P): disconnected
   Test point 1	VSA OFF switch 12P connector (female terminals) No. 8: (3)
   Test point 2	Gauge control module connector A (32P) (female terminals) No. 9: (4)

   VSA OFF switch 5P connector 

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   VSA OFF switch 8P connector 

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   VSA OFF switch 12P connector 

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The VSA OFF SW wire is OK. Replace the gauge control module .

   NO 

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