This is specifically about my new 2013 Accord Touring V6 with auto transmission. I have never driven a vehicle with vsa so pardon my ignorance if there is.
With VSA ‘On’ versus ‘Off’ I feel there is a difference in the way the car drives. It drives a bit better with vsa off. Even when accelerating on a straight dry road, meaning there is really no vsa activity going on, and anyway if there was any then the vsa light on the dash would come on temporarily, which it has never. Tires are good (Mich MXV4) and pressure good in all 4 too.
The differences are subtle but noticeable. When vsa is off the shifts from 1->2->3 are more like they should be otherwise with vsa on they seem unrealistic(too early?) and stretchy. Also, with vsa off there’s a little bit better acceleration and response across the power band whether its from a stop, slow speed, or highway passing.
So what’s the real deal with vsa ? Is this how its supposed to work ? I would expect it to be sitting quiet and not interfere with anything until it detects slip or instability, but apparently not in my experience. Anyone have the same experience or feel something else is wrong ?
With VSA ‘On’ versus ‘Off’ I feel there is a difference in the way the car drives. It drives a bit better with vsa off. Even when accelerating on a straight dry road, meaning there is really no vsa activity going on, and anyway if there was any then the vsa light on the dash would come on temporarily, which it has never. Tires are good (Mich MXV4) and pressure good in all 4 too.
The differences are subtle but noticeable. When vsa is off the shifts from 1->2->3 are more like they should be otherwise with vsa on they seem unrealistic(too early?) and stretchy. Also, with vsa off there’s a little bit better acceleration and response across the power band whether its from a stop, slow speed, or highway passing.
So what’s the real deal with vsa ? Is this how its supposed to work ? I would expect it to be sitting quiet and not interfere with anything until it detects slip or instability, but apparently not in my experience. Anyone have the same experience or feel something else is wrong ?