[mikeySA]

Originally Posted by Supermoney

01-02?

Cut Red Wire with Black tracer in V18-3 and just don't run a switch.

Run a switch if you want to turn it on/off at your will.

AndyMod 2.0. ABS Remains Active. - YotaTech Forums

I understand that I can just cut it and leave it like that. But I wanted to change my brake booster/master cylinder to a stronger one to stiffen up my brake pedal due to the 231mm brake upgrade making the brake pedal very squishy.

I've heard of some folks swapping their 95-00 with the T100 brake booster/master cylinder. I wanted to do the same but the 01-02 master cylinder is more complicated. So I wonder if my idea is even possible.

['01T4R]

Need some advice. I have the AndyMod 2.0 done on my 01. It was working fine...the VSC was overridden and both dash lights illuminated, which told me that the VSC/Trac were disabled. I went to swap out the bulbs, and now the lights don't stay on and the VSC/TRAC arent disabled anymore. Both the VSC OFF and VSC TRAC bulbs illuminate briefly upon startup of the truck, but don't stay lit. I also spun the tires on gravel yesterday and the orange slip indicator light came on when the tires slipped. The "VSC OFF" light DOES still come on when I use the center diff lock. Not sure if i'm looking at a wiring issue somewhere but don't get what pulling the gauge cluster out would screw with.

Update...checked the wiring everything was connected so I tried this......While the truck was running, I unplugged the connector from the computer, took off my switch and just left the wires dangling. The VSC and TRAC lights and the ABS lights on the dash illuminated. Plugged the connector back in, lights remained on. Then I shut the truck off and restarted it but now none of those lights remain on ...mind you, currently the red wire with the black tracer is just cut and not connected to anything so in theory, the VSC and TRAC SHOULD be disabled. Not sure whats going on here.

['01T4R]

^^^ Bump....anyone?

['01T4R]

Originally Posted by '01T4R

Need some advice. I have the AndyMod 2.0 done on my 01. It was working fine...the VSC was overridden and both dash lights illuminated, which told me that the VSC/Trac were disabled. I went to swap out the bulbs, and now the lights don't stay on and the VSC/TRAC arent disabled anymore. Both the VSC OFF and VSC TRAC bulbs illuminate briefly upon startup of the truck, but don't stay lit. I also spun the tires on gravel yesterday and the orange slip indicator light came on when the tires slipped. The "VSC OFF" light DOES still come on when I use the center diff lock. Not sure if i'm looking at a wiring issue somewhere but don't get what pulling the gauge cluster out would screw with.

Update...checked the wiring everything was connected so I tried this......While the truck was running, I unplugged the connector from the computer, took off my switch and just left the wires dangling. The VSC and TRAC lights and the ABS lights on the dash illuminated. Plugged the connector back in, lights remained on. Then I shut the truck off and restarted it but now none of those lights remain on ...mind you, currently the red wire with the black tracer is just cut and not connected to anything so in theory, the VSC and TRAC SHOULD be disabled. Not sure whats going on here.

Bumping for any help please. Have disconnected the battery hoping that would reset everything but that didn't work

['01T4R]

Originally Posted by '01T4R

Need some advice. I have the AndyMod 2.0 done on my 01. It was working fine...the VSC was overridden and both dash lights illuminated, which told me that the VSC/Trac were disabled. I went to swap out the bulbs, and now the lights don't stay on and the VSC/TRAC arent disabled anymore. Both the VSC OFF and VSC TRAC bulbs illuminate briefly upon startup of the truck, but don't stay lit. I also spun the tires on gravel yesterday and the orange slip indicator light came on when the tires slipped. The "VSC OFF" light DOES still come on when I use the center diff lock. Not sure if i'm looking at a wiring issue somewhere but don't get what pulling the gauge cluster out would screw with.

Update...checked the wiring everything was connected so I tried this......While the truck was running, I unplugged the connector from the computer, took off my switch and just left the wires dangling. The VSC and TRAC lights and the ABS lights on the dash illuminated. Plugged the connector back in, lights remained on. Then I shut the truck off and restarted it but now none of those lights remain on ...mind you, currently the red wire with the black tracer is just cut and not connected to anything so in theory, the VSC and TRAC SHOULD be disabled. Not sure whats going on here.

Bueller....Gotta be someone who has an idea

[MStudt]

Originally Posted by '01T4R

Bueller....Gotta be someone who has an idea

Not to sound like an ass, but did you try pressing the button again?

What you're explaining sounds exactly like how it should work. It you turn of the VSC/TRAC the lights will come on, and they will stay on until you shut the car off. Upon your next start-up the system would have reset, and you'd need to turn the VSC/TRAC off again.

When you pull the switch out you essentially "cut the wire". That's why the lights were one. When you put the switch back in you "connected the wire". That's why the lights went off "once you shut the car off".

[AJvan64]

Nobody's been on this one in a while...

This along with an LED swap in the cluster are at the top of my list.

Anybody have a Toyota TRAC OFF switch they're interested in selling?


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[Armeloth]

So Im thinking that this is where I would ask this question:

When I hit my brakes, sometimes it seems as if they push back agianst me and I hear an electronic humming sound coming from somewhere under the dash or under the hood that I am suspecting is the ABS. It happens sometimes when i just let off the brakes too. The ABS light will come on and off randomly.

Should I just disable my ABS to get rid of this or is it something else?

[WallyWest]

Originally Posted by Cap098

New Improved ANDY MOD - Real TRAC OFF Switch - YotaTech Forums
That title is misleading. I did the VSC disable as described further down in the post.

So if I'm reading that right the "Bagel mod" will disable VSC only, leaving TRAC active? That's exactly what I'd like to do. From what I've read VSC is the one that cuts power, preventing wheel spin. TRAC is generally considered beneficial, in that it gives you something approaching a locked differential. Not as good, but same idea, preventing a slipping wheel on one side of the axle from robbing all the power from the other side.

IMO having two buttons, VSC disable and ABS disable, is ideal. Disable either, or both, at will while leaving TRAC active.

[idlingmike]

The original post could use some corrections. (for 01/02)

1) "Disable VSC, TRAC, and ABS without damaging factory wiring"
Link - Disable VSC, TRAC, and ABS without damaging factory wiring

This leads to a 4th gen thread, wiring is different. The below url is better
Project SportRunner - TRAC/VSC Switch

2) "Disable VSC/TRAC Only"
Link - https://www.yotatech.com/f2/new-impr...switch-195040/
This disables/enables VSC on the fly only, no TRAC. The OP even confirms so in post #9 (point #2)

[906Runner]

Originally Posted by Cap098

New Improved ANDY MOD - Real TRAC OFF Switch - YotaTech Forums
That title is misleading. I did the VSC disable as described further down in the post.

Hi Guys
I just did the Bagel Mod. Great instructions Beto! It works just like it says. I can deactivate the VSC when I want on the fly with a flip of the switch and reactivate it when I want without stopping or shuting down.

Thanks for all the work you did to figure this out Rob.

Here is the main harness I built for the VCS, I also made a 1 relay harness for the ECU as described.

Did you use 22 or 20 gauge wire for this then?

[technor]

Thanks everyone for the good info

[technor]

Thanks for this...I really need this answered

[DJRodriguez88]

ive been looking around at how to disable ABS on my 1999 4runner that does not have the elocker wiring. looks like tapping a wire to add a switch would be just fine.

but can't i just unplug the ABS module when its play time then plug it back in before i get back on the road? id be totally fine with doing that instead of wiring up a switch.

I tested it out a bit on the road, havent been able to test on dirt yet, and i didnt seem to have any other unwanted effects. with ABS unplugged my speedo still works, brakes still work, theres no traction control so nothing there to worry about anyway.

would there be any other ill effects of simply unplugging the ABS module? its more easily reversible than pulling the fuse but not as much work or permanent as tapping a wire for a switch

[cl4Rk]

Originally Posted by DJRodriguez88

ive been looking around at how to disable ABS on my 1999 4runner that does not have the elocker wiring. looks like tapping a switch would be just fine.

Can't i just unplug the ABS module when its play time then plug it back in before i get back on the road? id be totally fine with doing that instead of wiring up a switch.

I tested it out a bit on the road, havent been able to test on dirt yet, and i didnt seem to have any other unwanted effects. with ABS unplugged my speedo still works, brakes still work, theres no traction control so nothing there to worry about anyway.

would there be any other ill effects of simply unplugging the ABS module?

I think I remember reading somewhere that this will work, it just won't be "on the fly." IIRC, you'll have to turn off the engine, plug in, restart. Keep us updated if you decide to do it.

EDIT: @DJRodriguez88 simply unplugging the ABS Actuator Module or removing the fuse might result in losing Speedometer functionality.