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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2018RIDGELINE BLACK EDITIONREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLVSA SYSTEM - TESTING & TROUBLESHOOTINGCONNECTOR VIEWVSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR FOR INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (2017 2018 2019)
2018 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition
VSA Modulator-Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2017 2018 2019)
2018 Honda Ridgeline Black EditionSECTION VSA Modulator-Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2017 2018 2019)
VSA Modulator-Control Unit Inputs and Outputs for 38P Connector (female terminals)Β
| Terminal number | Terminal sign | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PGND | Ground for the VSA modulator-control unit |
| 2 | MTR+B | Power source for the motor relay |
| 3 | Not used | --- |
| 4 | FSR+B | Power source for the fail-safe relay |
| 5 | BRAKE DIAG | Detects brake light relay |
| 6 | F-CAN_H | F-CAN communication circuit |
| 7 | F-CAN_L | F-CAN communication circuit |
| 8 | Not used | --- |
| 9 | Not used | --- |
| 10 | Not used | --- |
| 11 | IG1 VSA | Power source for activating the system |
| 12 | Not used | --- |
| 13 | Not used | --- |
| 14 | Not used | --- |
| 15 | Not used | --- |
| 16 | Not used | --- |
| 17 | Not used | --- |
| 18 | Not used | --- |
| 19 | Not used | --- |
| 20 | Not used | --- |
| 21 | Not used | --- |
| 22 | Not used | --- |
| 23 | Not used | --- |
| 24 | Not used | --- |
| 25 | Not used | --- |
| 26 | Not used | --- |
| 27 | FRL- | Detects left-front wheel speed sensor signal |
| 28 | FRL+ | Detects left-front wheel speed sensor signal |
| 29 | Not used | --- |
| 30 | RRR+ | Detects right-rear wheel speed sensor signal |
| 31 | RRR- | Detects right-rear wheel speed sensor signal |
| 32 | Not used | --- |
| Terminal number | Terminal sign | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | K-LINE | Communication with HDS |
| 34 | RRL- | Detects left-rear wheel speed sensor signal |
| 35 | RRL+ | Detects left-rear wheel speed sensor signal |
| 36 | BRAKE LAMP | Drives the brake light relay |
| 37 | FRR+ | Detects right-front wheel speed sensor signal |
| 38 | FRR- | Detects right-front wheel speed sensor signal |
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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.