VSA OFF Switch Test

2008 Honda Odyssey EXSECTION VSA OFF Switch Test
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0)
  2. Remove the driver's dashboard outer panel (A) (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD OUTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    Fig 1: Identifying Driver Dashboard Outer Panel, VSA Off Switch And VSA Off Switch 6P Connector
    G05525426Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Push out the VSA OFF switch (B) from the back side of the instrument panel.
  4. Disconnect the VSA OFF switch 6P connector (C), and remove the switch.
  5. Check for continuity between VSA OFF switch 6P connector terminals No. 2 and No. 3. There should be continuity when the switch is pressed, and no continuity when the switch is released.
    Fig 2: Identifying Continuity Between VSA Off Switch 6P Connector Terminals No. 2 And 3
    G05525427Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Check for continuity between VSA OFF switch 6P connector terminals No. 5 and No. 6. There should be continuity at all times.
    Fig 3: Identifying Continuity Between VSA Off Switch 6P Connector Terminals No. 5 And 6
    G05525428Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the VSA OFF switch in the reverse order of removal.
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