How to update VSA modulator on Honda Accord?
If the engine has been running before this procedure, open the hood and cool the engine compartment. – If you need to diagnose the Honda interface module (HIM) because the HIM’s red (#3) light came on or was flashing during the update, leave the ignition switch ON (II) when you disconnect the HIM from the data link connector (DLC).
Can a Honda door open with the VSA light on?
If you turn the power door slide switch to OFF (see photo right), it is possible to manually open the door while the engine is running even with the ABS/VSA light illuminated. Note that the door will still close electrically with the engine running as long as the slide switch is ON.
How to fault reset Honda ABS and VSA?
Honda ABS / VSA Fault Reset Procedure: Turn the Ignition switch OFF and take the key out. Short pins 4 and 9 on the OBD connector located under the dash on the driver side. Now put your foot on the brake pedal and hold it down lightly while turning on the ignition switch to position “II” (all the dash lights come on, but don’t start it).
When to update VSA modulator-control unit update?
– To ensure the latest program is installed, do a VSA modulator-control unit update whenever the VSA modulator-control unit is substituted or replaced. – You cannot update a VSA modulator-control unit with a program it already has. It will only accept a new program.
How much does it cost to change VSA module?
Took car to dealer for VSA and ABS light on, they checked it out and found front right sensor to be bad. Week later they get the sensor and replaced it. Lights are still on. Now they recomend changing the VSA module. This is going to cost me around 950 dollars.
If you turn the power door slide switch to OFF (see photo right), it is possible to manually open the door while the engine is running even with the ABS/VSA light illuminated. Note that the door will still close electrically with the engine running as long as the slide switch is ON.
Honda ABS / VSA Fault Reset Procedure: Turn the Ignition switch OFF and take the key out. Short pins 4 and 9 on the OBD connector located under the dash on the driver side. Now put your foot on the brake pedal and hold it down lightly while turning on the ignition switch to position “II” (all the dash lights come on, but don’t start it).
Is the VSA sensor on my Honda Accord bad?
By the way… nice user icon/avatar! Took car to dealer for VSA and ABS light on, they checked it out and found front right sensor to be bad. Week later they get the sensor and replaced it. Lights are still on. Now they recomend changing the VSA module.