What does it mean when the VSA light comes on?

What does it mean when the VSA light comes on?

Well, VSA stands for Vehicle Stability Assist and is Honda’s computer system that helps ensure the tires have traction to help keep you on the road. When both the check engine light and the VSA light are illuminated it means that the computer has detected there may be a fault in the system.

What is VSA on Acura?

(ESC) System. Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than what was intended. It assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.

What does check VSA system mean on Acura?

Vehicle Stability Assist system
The Vehicle Stability Assist system helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than desired. If the VSA system indicator stays on, or comes back on while driving, have the VSA system inspected by an Acura dealer.

Where is the VSA button?

You’ll find it on the dash, to the left of the steering wheel. Press and hold this button until your hear a beep. The system will turn off, and the VSA Off light will turn on in the dash. Pressing and holding it (wait for the beep) will turn it back on.

Why do people turn off VSA?

It assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes. VSA is turned on every time you start the vehicle. If you turn VSA off, your vehicle has normal braking and cornering ability, but VSA traction and stability enhancement become less effective.

How do I turn my VSA back on?

Turning VSA On or Off Press and hold the VSA OFF button until you hear a beep to turn VSA on or off.

What does the VSA light mean?

The vsa light means that the Vehicle Stability Control or Traction Control has been activated. If the engine light is on and the vsa light is on, then there could be an issue with the traction control system. Check all of the wheel speed sensors and make sure that the are plugged in and working.

What is VSA dash light?

Here’s what you need to know if the VSA light comes on in your dash: The light should briefly come on during startup. If the VSA light is blinking, it means that the system is working and you should drive with care. If the VSA light comes on steady and stays on, it means there’s something wrong with the system and you need to have it inspected.

What does the VSA light on accord mean?

This VSA light indicates that the system is currently activated , which means that it is actively helping keep your Accord safe. If this light stays on at all times, it probably means that the VSA system has been switched off. This is easy enough to do, there is a button that says VSA on it. Just press it and see if this light turns off.

What is a VSA light?

Hi there, VSA stands for Vehicle Stability Assist and is Honda’s computer system that helps ensure the tires have traction to help keep you on the road. When both the check engine light and the VSA light are illuminated it means that the computer has detected there may be a fault in the system.