Let’s find out why Brake VSA and ABS Light On! The 2008 Honda Accord is the most rigid Accord yet, an intention reflected by improved ride and handling as well as reduced noise, vibration and harshness. It features a compact multi-link rear suspension comprising of two tubular steel lower links with one toe control link for improved responsiveness and toe control link for improved toe control.
Brake Light
Honda has made safety a top priority with this sedan, boasting antilock brakes,
stability control, front-row side-impact thorax airbags and side curtain airbags – as
well as a redesigned front end intended to minimize pedestrian injuries.
If the brake light is illuminated, this could signal several potential issues:
One possibility could be low brake fluid levels; another could be sensor issues; finally
it may even be that your pedal sensor has stopped functioning correctly.
In such an instance, you will need to clear the codes to reset the system. This should
be relatively easy and could save a trip to a dealership; just be sure to take
appropriate precautions and follow this article’s steps carefully; it could save time!
This should prevent brake and abs lights from coming back on; otherwise a more
serious problem may require seeking professional advice at once.
ABS Light
Your Accord’s ABS system is designed to prevent its wheels from locking up during
braking, which can be particularly hazardous in wet or snowy conditions. When any
wheel speed sensor malfunctions, an ABS light will illuminate and you should use
extreme caution and get it repaired as soon as possible.
Sensors located both front and rear of a vehicle provide information to the ABS
controller about wheel speed. If one becomes defective and sends inaccurate or no
information at all to the controller, the ABS light will illuminate.
Common causes of an illuminated ABS sensor include low brake fluid levels, faulty
fuse or relay connections, low tire pressure or defects within the ABS controller itself.
You may be able to reset it by temporarily disconnecting its battery before
connecting a diagnostic device capable of reading codes to clear away the fault.
Emissions Light
Honda made significant upgrades to the 2008 Accord, turning it into a big,
comfortable sedan that almost rivals Acura in terms of size and comfort. Choose
between four cylinder (2.4 L) or V-6 (3.5 L). Both offer excellent fuel economy ratings
while emitting minimal emissions; however if power saving is important to you then
V-6 may be the better option if that system is included with the car.
If both your emissions and wheel speed sensor lights illuminate at once, it’s
imperative that they both get checked immediately. You will need to visit an auto
parts store with an OBD-II reader in order to view what codes are setting off these
dashboard lights.
To do this, first switch the ignition off, remove your key, and disconnect the negative
cable. Next, short out pins 4 and 9 on your OBD connector using something such as
paperclip or stiff wire (such as from a light gauge ). This will reset all of your sensors.
VSA Light
When your VSA light illuminates while driving your Accord, it indicates that
something has gone amiss with its stability control system and shut off to warn
drivers immediately of an issue. As a precautionary measure, an indicator light in
your instrument cluster illuminates to alert you of this potential hazard.
The VSA system is designed to reduce the likelihood that a car fishtails when taking
tight corners and sharp angles by reducing hydraulic pressure on wheels and
analyzing data collected from sensors throughout. If your VSA light illuminates, take
your Accord straight to an authorized dealer immediately for service.
The VSA system in an Accord is a complex component, comprising both electronic
and mechanical-hydraulic parts. When one fails, an alert light displays fault codes
within its system.