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Old 09-09-12, 07:46 PM
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As the title says, my VSC button doesn't work. No matter how long I hold it down, nothing happens. Is there a fuse for this or relay or something I can inspect? I've searched and nothing that helps with the situation.
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Do you see the VSC OFF light in the gauge cluster turn on when you start the car?
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Im not sure, I'll look when i get off work. What am i looking for?
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I think its this one. Found this pic in an unrelated thread and circled it for you. I will look when I go home in a couple of hours and let you know if this is incorrect but I 99% sure this is correct.

If that does not come on when you start the car the bulb may be out.
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So i just started to car the check, and no, i didnt see any lights for the VSC. If the fuse or relay(If any) were pulled out, what could that mean?
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So i just started to car the check, and no, i didnt see any lights for the VSC. If the fuse or relay(If any) were pulled out, what could that mean?
Salvage car? Sometimes the bulb will be removed to mask the fact that the vehicle has issues. You can have the ABS/VSC system scanned to see what Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present. They may indicate what is causing whatever issue you are experiencing.
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No its clean, but how likely for just that bulb to be out? Is there a fuse or anything i can check?
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In addition, the car runs perfectly, ive heard that they run in limp mode if those lights come on. Unless, if the fuse was to be put back in(if removed) then it'll run like crap, then that would be the case. Any ideas where to check?
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Do all the other dash lights come on? It is unlikely that this one bulb will have a fuse of its own.
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yes, all the other lights come on. Well maybe not a fuse for the light for the VSC but for the VSC system itself. well im hoping its just the bulb thats out.
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