What does VSA stand for on Honda check engine?

What does VSA stand for on Honda check engine?

Thank Spencer. 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.

When does the VSA light come on on a Honda?

If one or more of the tires is not going around at the right speed the VSA system is going to know about it. On comes the light. Honda tells you about a dozen times in its manual not to put different sized tires and wheels on your vehicle than that which it came with. If you did, the VSA light is on to tell you you did so.

What happens if your car does not have VSA?

Have your dealer inspect your car as soon as possible. Without VSA, your car will have normal braking and cornering ability, but it will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. VSA Off Switch This switch is under the left vent. Press it to turn the Vehicle Stability Assist system on and off.

Is the VSA system in a Honda Life Saver?

The VSA system in your Honda is a potentially life-saving system you don’t want to be without. If this story helped you, please tell us in the comments below. John Goreham is a life-long car nut and recovering engineer. John’s focus areas are technology, safety, and green vehicles.

If one or more of the tires is not going around at the right speed the VSA system is going to know about it. On comes the light. Honda tells you about a dozen times in its manual not to put different sized tires and wheels on your vehicle than that which it came with. If you did, the VSA light is on to tell you you did so.

How does the VSA system work in a Honda?

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. The VSA system is also part of the traction control system and helps you get moving in slippery situations.

Have your dealer inspect your car as soon as possible. Without VSA, your car will have normal braking and cornering ability, but it will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. VSA Off Switch This switch is under the left vent. Press it to turn the Vehicle Stability Assist system on and off.

Are there any VSA / TSA / ABS warning lights?

Attached fault scanner to the car but no HARD [SUP] [/SUP]faults recorded – so not catastrophic failure just multi warning – I think VSA/TSA & triangle are inter related – not sure of the ABS ? I would check the braking system. Fluid, sensors etc