Pressure Reducing Mode

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Pressure Reducing Mode
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

VSA NO valve closed, VSA NC valve closed, inlet valve closed, outlet valve open, pump motor ON.

Caliper fluid flows through the outlet valve to the reservoir.

Fig 1: VSA Control Of Pressure Reducing Mode
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