Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
ABS/VSA Indicator
- If the system is OK, the ABS and VSA indicators go off 2 seconds after turning the ignition switch ON (II).
- The ABS and VSA indicators come on when the control unit detects a problem in the system. However, even though the system is operating properly, the indicator may come on under these conditions:
- Only the drive wheel rotates.
- One drive wheel is stuck.
- The vehicle goes into a spin.
- The ABS or VSA continues to operate for a long time.
- The vehicle is subjected to an electrical signal disturbance.
To determine the actual cause of the problem, question the customer about the problem, taking these conditions into consideration.
- When a problem is detected and the ABS indicator comes on, but not the VSA indicator, there are cases when the indicator stays on until the ignition switch is turned OFF, and cases when the indicator goes off automatically when the system returns to normal.
- DTC 61 or 62:
The ABS and VSA indicators go off automatically when the system returns to normal.
- DTC 11, 13, 15, 17, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 54, 81, 91, 104, 121, 122,123 or 124:
The ABS and VSA indicators stay on until the ignition switch is turned OFF whether or not the system returns to normal.
- DTC 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 51 or 52:
The ABS and VSA indicators stay on until the system returns to normal after the vehicle is driven.
- DTC 64, 65, 66, 68 or 86:
The VSA indicator stays on until the ignition switch is turned OFF whether or not the system returns to normal.
- DTC 61 or 62:
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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