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Old 01-16-2011, 10:47 PM
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Hey guys - long story short I ended up doing some work today - here's what I did:

1) Removed the softtop and reinstalled all of the trim and wiring.
2) Installed my 17x10+52 wheels with 255 tire all around. Maxed the camber on my car for now to help make them fit. I am sure toe is completely off as well.

During this process I ended up putting the keys in the ignition. I have my SRS airbag light on (because the wiring for the seat wasn't hooked up) which is understandable.

But why is my VSA and my traction control light on? (The light lettered "VSA" as well as the "!" light.) Did I screw something up here? I didn't unplug anything or damage any line of any sort. I also have coilovers on the car if it matters. On my previous 07 I never had this issue and I ran 17x9+40 all around non-stagger with 255's and I never once got the light. Can anyone please shed some light on this issue?

Thanks in advance guys I really appreciate any help.
Old 01-17-2011, 01:29 AM
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I had the same fault about a week after fitting my Volks wheels, it was a total coincidence as the VSA module Failure is a common fault and nothing to do with the wheels. Honda replaced my Module under warranty and its been fine ever since. Get the Fault code read and then go from there.
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Originally Posted by p800bry,Jan 17 2011, 02:29 AM
I had the same fault about a week after fitting my Volks wheels, it was a total coincidence as the VSA module Failure is a common fault and nothing to do with the wheels. Honda replaced my Module under warranty and its been fine ever since. Get the Fault code read and then go from there.
As of right now then I assume that my VSA is disabled correct? Does this in any way shape or form also cause my ABS to go into limp mode?

I'll go ahead and see if I can get the fault read today. Thanks for the response!
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maybe u hit a sensor and it broke? i would try that module first tho.
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VSA and ABS are linked so if one fails you'll get a warning light for both. The VSA uses the ABS sensors so it maybe a faulty sensor but my guess is the VSA module failure
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Originally Posted by p800bry,Jan 17 2011, 02:16 PM
VSA and ABS are linked so if one fails you'll get a warning light for both. The VSA uses the ABS sensors so it maybe a faulty sensor but my guess is the VSA module failure
No ABS failure or light. I am assuming its the module as well. Problem is I don't know if my car is still under warranty. 2006 Laguna and 52k miles. Is this an expensive fix?
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My 06' is still under warranty until June of this year. Call Honda of North America and give them your VIN number and see if yours is.
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had the same problem only for a few blocks , just had a rebuilt motor so we took off the wheels and after the swap we put it on VSA, ABS both came on all i did was drive around the block and automatically disappeared .
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Originally Posted by super2k,Jan 17 2011, 09:10 PM
had the same problem only for a few blocks , just had a rebuilt motor so we took off the wheels and after the swap we put it on VSA, ABS both came on all i did was drive around the block and automatically disappeared .
I haven't actually driven the car, hopefully that works but still trying to get my hands on a scanner tool. When I turn the car on the lights are off, but then 4-5 seconds later they come on (VSA and !)
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You'll get the ABS light on when you run a car on the dyno. The car thinks you're spinning the rear wheels to hell while the fronts are staying put. Drive 200 feet and they should turn off right away.


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