Why did my VSA light come on on my Acura TL?

There’s a TSB about the VSA module letting air into the system. Since the service engine light came on, there will be codes stored. Have them read and we can probably tell you more. I think the brakes felt normal.

How does VSA work on an Acura MDX?

Traction – If your Acura can’t get enough traction, the VSA system will limit wheel slip in order to keep you in control of the vehicle. It’ll also lower the engine speed to accomplish this. There are warning lights associated with the VSA system. They are:

What to do when VSA light does not come on?

When the light comes on, Acura 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.

When was the last time the VSA triangle light illuminated?

Over the last week, the VSA triangle light and the VSA light have illuminated 2-3 times along with the service engine light. The last time it happened, was while driving to the Raleigh- Durham, NC airport from Greensboro- about 75 miles.

What does the VSA light on an Acura TL mean?

The light listed simply as VSA is the system indicator light. If it stays on, it is letting you know that there is some problem with the TL’s VSA itself. When the light comes on, Acura suggests getting someplace safe and restarting the engine.

Why does the VSA light come on when there is a problem?

Because of the involvement of the ECM in the functioning of the VSA system, any significant problem that is detected by the OBD system will trigger the VSA light, as well as the CEL/SES light.

Why does my Acura ABS light keep coming on?

Common symptoms that you may notice when there is a problem with the Acura ABS: Wheels may lock and slide when braking. Common problems that trigger the ABS light to stay on: To reset the ABS light on an Acura, you first need to read the codes with an ABS scanner.

What to do if VSA light turns itself off?

Thus, the place to begin is with a scan of the OBD system to detect which trouble code (s) are triggering the CEL/SES light. Once that situation is repaired, the VSA light should also turn itself off. So–you should check the OBD PDQ in order to resolve the CEL/SES/VSA problem! Thanks for all the info.

Is it safe to drive a car with a VSA?

That will at least tell you why the check-engine light is on. The VSA is probably not going to be a safety hazard, especially since it isn’t winter. But depending on the cause of the engine light, you could damage the car if you drive it before it’s fixed.