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.
2012 Honda Insight BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
VSA Modulator-Control Unit Inputs and Outputs for 47P Connector
| Terminal number | Wire color | Terminal sign | Description | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRN | MR + B | Power source for the motor relay | Battery voltage (about 12 V) at all times |
| 5 | PUR | SVCC | Power source for the steering angle sensor | -- |
| 8 | PUR | IG1 | Power source for activating the system | With ignition switch ON (II): battery voltage (about 12 V) |
| 10 | RED | K-LINE | Communication with HDS | Pulse voltage (digital signal) |
| 12 | WHT | CANH | F-CAN communication circuit | -- |
| 13 | RED | CANL | F-CAN communication circuit | |
| 16 | BLK | GND | Ground for the VSA modulator-control unit | Continuity to ground |
| 30 | LT BLU | STR-Z | Detects steering angle sensor signal | -- |
| 32 | WHT | FSR +B | Power source for the fail-safe relay | Battery voltage (about 12 V) at all times |
| 33 | BLU | FR-GND | Detects right-front wheel sensor signal | -- |
| 34 | YEL | FR +B | Detects right-front wheel sensor signal | |
| 36 | PNK | RL +B | Detects left-rear wheel sensor signal | -- |
| 37 | GRY | RL-GND | Detects left-rear wheel sensor signal | |
| 38 | GRN | STR-B | Detects steering angle sensor signal | |
| 39 | ORN | WEN | Detects write enable signal | |
| 40 | PNK | SGND | Ground for the steering angle sensor | |
| 41 | GRY | STR-A | Detects steering angle sensor signal | |
| 42 | WHT | RR-GND | Detects right-rear wheel sensor signal | |
| 43 | GRN | RR +B | Detects right-rear wheel sensor signal | |
| 45 | LT GRN | FL +B | Detects left-front wheel sensor signal | |
| 46 | BRN | FL-GND | Detects left-front wheel sensor signal | |
| 47 | BLK | MR-GND | Ground for the pump motor | Continuity to ground |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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