System Indicator

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION System Indicator
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This system has four indicators: ABS indicator (A), VSA indicator (B), VSA activation indicator (C) and brake system indicator (D). When the system detects a problem, it turns on the appropriate indicators. Depending on the failure, the control unit determines which indicators are turned on.

Fig 1: Identifying System Indicator
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  • When ABS function is lost:

    ABS indicator, VSA indicator, and VSA activation indicator turn on.

  • When VSA function is lost:

    VSA indicator and VSA activation indicator turn on.

  • When all functions are lost:

    All four indicators turn on.

  • When the gauge control module detects F-CAN circuit problem:

    ABS indicator, VSA indicator, and brake system indicator turn on.

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