What does VSA light mean on a 2009 Honda Accord?
Hi There, The VSA light indicates that something may be wrong with your Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system, otherwise known as your traction control system. When the ECU senses an abnormal speed given specific conditions, it engages the ABS or traction control as needed to control the vehicle properly and safely.
Why is the VSA light not working on my Honda Accord?
When this sensor is no longer sending a signal to your Honda’s VSA system, it is no longer functioning properly and the VSA light will be activated (typically the ABS light will as well). The VSA system is run through the ABS System, which means that it can be the ABS module that causes the Accord’s VSA light to come on.
What can a Honda exclamation VSA light do?
It can do many things in certain risky situations that no driver can do. Like brake individual wheels, retard the engine power, and similar functions. These actions by the system can keep your car from skidding, from flipping over, and ultimately from crashing.
What to do when VSA light does not come on?
When the light comes on, Honda suggests getting someplace safe and restarting the engine. If the VSA light doesn’t come back on, you are good to go. If it does come back on, it is time to diagnose the issue, or take it in to the shop. 2. Triangle with Exclamation Point
How can I find out if my Honda Accord has a problem?
Just like with any other major vehicle problem, you’re going to want to get a reading of your Honda’s diagnostic trouble codes. You can use a good code scanner, or you can take it to the local parts store and see if they will scan it for you. Most of them do. You’ll want to scan the ABS control unit, ECU, and steering control.
When this sensor is no longer sending a signal to your Honda’s VSA system, it is no longer functioning properly and the VSA light will be activated (typically the ABS light will as well). The VSA system is run through the ABS System, which means that it can be the ABS module that causes the Accord’s VSA light to come on.
What does the VSA light on my car mean?
My car has an automatic transmission. Hi There, The VSA light indicates that something may be wrong with your Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system, otherwise known as your traction control system. The traction control system uses wheel speed sensors at each of the wheels, which monitor wheel speed and relay this information to the ECU.
Why does my Honda exclamation point VSA light come on?
The VSA system is also part of the traction control system and helps you get moving in slippery situations. Anti-lock braking and other related systems interact with VSA. If you have just noticed that your yellow triangle surrounding an exclamation point VSA warning light has come on, the most likely cause is you shut the system off accidentally.
Just like with any other major vehicle problem, you’re going to want to get a reading of your Honda’s diagnostic trouble codes. You can use a good code scanner, or you can take it to the local parts store and see if they will scan it for you. Most of them do. You’ll want to scan the ABS control unit, ECU, and steering control.