2002 Acura RL - VSA Indicator Light On (vehicle, traction control, brakes)
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2002 Acura RL - VSA Indicator Light On is on, the car has 155,000 miles. The dealer said " It's the cable reel and its about a $800 fix." The mechanic said "it's Ok to drive the car with the VSA indicator light on."
Vehicle stability is based off signals sent from ABS sensors. This is how VSA computer knows which wheel slips. Sensors get dirty and start sending false or no signal. Normally, they are very easy to remove and clean. Also, harness is sometime damaged or pinched.
I'd start there.
Three things to try.
Did you press the vsa button, right next to the cruise control? That id the traction on and off switch.
Is your brake fluid filled?
Are the brake light bulbs working?
After all this, if you have the radio code, disconnect battery and let it sit , 15 minutes, for a factory reset.
There is also a few forums to research, search acura rl forum, and research .
Nothing should cost you $800 , unless it is MAJOR.
If you have repeatedly entered the wrong code, then, yes, you will run out of opportunities to enter the code unless you disconnect the battery. You don't have to wait 15 minutes. One minute or less.
Why would checking the VSA cause you to need the radio code reentered? Diagnosing VSA should not require a battery disconnect which is how a radio code is lost.
Is it advisable to take the car on a 3 hour round-trip with the VSA light on?
Not really. Thing is, computer may decide to put your car into limp mode. It's vehicle stability control, but who knows. All computers are talking to each other via CAN BUS so who knows, what safeguard may kick in.
Of course, it may not.
But...
If you have repeatedly entered the wrong code, then, yes, you will run out of opportunities to enter the code unless you disconnect the battery. You don't have to wait 15 minutes. One minute or less.
Why would checking the VSA cause you to need the radio code reentered? Diagnosing VSA should not require a battery disconnect which is how a radio code is lost.
Don in Austin
Lets forget about the radio for a moment. I suggest resetting things, after all i mentioned were tried first.
I own an 03' rl, and drive with traction control off for 2 years now. I only have it on for rain/ light snow.no problems here.
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