[1danboone]

Hey, i bought my 01 2wd 4runner about 2 months ago, 330,000 and the engine still kicks ass. But he was having problems with it shaking slightly around 60mph. About 3 days after buying it, my lower ball joint failed, luckily i was only doing 10. Tire got sucked under the car and had to replace both joints and the tie rod on passenger side. Mother shook horribly I went and had the alignment done, and the tires rebalanced. It helped alot, but it is still shaking at around 60, and drifts hard to the right. U joints are good and i have very little play in my out put shaft. Im at a loss. Steering stabilizer, shocks? Any idea guys?

[jaywonger]

Question hear its quite the problem. Replaced my VSC computer module since the speedometer/odometer stopped work P0500 code. It fixed that code but since then i have not been able to drive the car due to the VSC kicking in and killing power to the car. It thinks it is skidding at all times (can't even leave my driveway). Tried to do a ZP calibration but it doesn't seem to want to calibrate, even tried getting a Toyota dealership to do it but no luck. Currently it has the C1336 code since i am unable to do a ZP calibration.

What i have replaced:
VSC computer module - tried 3 different ones from the junkyard
ABS wheel sensors (only the rear ones)
yaw sensor + deceleration sensor

Any help would be great! Thank you!

[schmauster]

Could the pinouts be different? Seems like its not seeing the speedo signal

[MagusWyatt]

Originally Posted by 1danboone

Hey, i bought my 01 2wd 4runner about 2 months ago, 330,000 and the engine still kicks ass. But he was having problems with it shaking slightly around 60mph. About 3 days after buying it, my lower ball joint failed, luckily i was only doing 10. Tire got sucked under the car and had to replace both joints and the tie rod on passenger side. Mother shook horribly I went and had the alignment done, and the tires rebalanced. It helped alot, but it is still shaking at around 60, and drifts hard to the right. U joints are good and i have very little play in my out put shaft. Im at a loss. Steering stabilizer, shocks? Any idea guys?

Woah, you got really lucky! Whew, glad to hear it.

Have you checked your sway bar end links? Mine was acting similarly until I realized that one of them had snapped. If those are good, check your bushings all around.

[spartacus]

Originally Posted by jaywonger

Question hear its quite the problem. Replaced my VSC computer module since the speedometer/odometer stopped work P0500 code. It fixed that code but since then i have not been able to drive the car due to the VSC kicking in and killing power to the car. It thinks it is skidding at all times (can't even leave my driveway). Tried to do a ZP calibration but it doesn't seem to want to calibrate, even tried getting a Toyota dealership to do it but no luck. Currently it has the C1336 code since i am unable to do a ZP calibration.

What i have replaced:
VSC computer module - tried 3 different ones from the junkyard
ABS wheel sensors (only the rear ones)
yaw sensor + deceleration sensor

Any help would be great! Thank you!

Here is a link that was in my archives not sure if it would help nevertheless here you go.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...S3le33wbxKnMbm

[jaywonger]

Originally Posted by schmauster

Could the pinouts be different? Seems like its not seeing the speedo signal

Oh the speedo works with the replaced VSC computer modules. It's just that i am unable to drive at all since i've replaced the VSC computer module. The original is actually dead in terms of the speedo/odo.

[jaywonger]

Originally Posted by spartacus

Here is a link that was in my archives not sure if it would help nevertheless here you go.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...S3le33wbxKnMbm

Thanks! Any thoughts if it would be the black box on the brake master cylinder?

[pluton]

Originally Posted by MagusWyatt

Woah, you got really lucky! Whew, glad to hear it.

Have you checked your sway bar end links? Mine was acting similarly until I realized that one of them had snapped. If those are good, check your bushings all around.

Have you ruled out the wheel being bent?

[pluton]

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Also finished the valve covers last night.

Question from this pic how good or bad does it look?
253k miles



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The valve area looks perfect...exactly as it should look. Similar to my '97 at 120K.

[96RedRunner]

Originally Posted by jaywonger

Currently it has the C1336 code since i am unable to do a ZP calibration.
What i have replaced:
VSC computer module - tried 3 different ones from the junkyard
ABS wheel sensors (only the rear ones)
yaw sensor + deceleration sensor...

What year Runner 01 02 ? if it is this applies:
There are two VSC modules available, both for 2 or 4 wheel drive. The kicker is one is for 15" wheels, one for 16" wheels.
Purchased 01 with bad VSC module, There's a reason (don't know why) 15" 16" makes a difference or the effects.
Use module your VIN specifies for OE wheel size.
You may have lucked out with a mix up, all I can think of, Good Luck.

[Bad Luck]

Originally Posted by eddielasvegas

I did the TTTM special a few weeks ago. Drained 4.5 qts. from the pan and added about the same. It seemed to be shifting differently so I checked the fluid when hot and cold and it was way over filled. I suspect it was that way before I did a thing and shame on me for not checking the fluid level first.

I pumped out almost 2 qts. using the fill tube and it seems to be shifting normally. The fluid level is now just slightly above the top cold full mark when cold.

Getting an accurate dipstick reading when at operating temp (and engine idling) seems to be a challenge for me and a real PITA.

Anyhoo, here's my question: Can I use the cold fill mark to indicate the correct transmission fluid level?

Thanks,

Eddie

Cold fill level is to make sure you have enough fluid to operate the transmission in order for the transmission fluid to reach operating temperature for you to perform a hot level check. Make sure the vehicle is parked on level ground, transmission is at operating temp, engine is running, and transmission is in park for a hot level check.

Cold level check should be done on level ground, engine running, and transmission in park after spending 5-10 seconds in each gear selector position.

[eddielasvegas]

Thanks Bad Luck.

I was just checking it cold (like after sitting overnight) and not following those specific steps. I will do hot and cold check later today.

The main problem with a hot check for me was getting an accurate read on the dipstick. The fluid mark is not clearly delineated.

Thanks again,

Eddie

Originally Posted by Bad Luck

Cold fill level is to make sure you have enough fluid to operate the transmission in order for the transmission fluid to reach operating temperature for you to perform a hot level check. Make sure the vehicle is parked on level ground, transmission is at operating temp, engine is running, and transmission is in park for a hot level check.

Cold level check should be done on level ground, engine running, and transmission in park after spending 5-10 seconds in each gear selector position.

[jaywonger]

Originally Posted by 96RedRunner

What year Runner 01 02 ? if it is this applies:
There are two VSC modules available, both for 2 or 4 wheel drive. The kicker is one is for 15" wheels, one for 16" wheels.
Purchased 01 with bad VSC module, There's a reason (don't know why) 15" 16" makes a difference or the effects.
Use module your VIN specifies for OE wheel size.
You may have lucked out with a mix up, all I can think of, Good Luck.

Mines an 02 and I ended up getting the same part number as the original one. #89540-35270. Just don't know what to do anymore for it.

[96RedRunner]

Originally Posted by jaywonger

#89540-35270. Just don't know what to do anymore for it.

Figured but thru out info, same one I use. I dread the day mine acts up.
Easiest route what I'll do and another did on his, Andy Mod Andy MOD 2.0 w/real TRAC Off Switch - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum.
Variations of this mod exist, allowing you to turn off all or portions of ABS VSC Trac. ABS/VSC/TRAC Disable Master Thread - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum.
The FSM starts pg DI-221, use disable till problems figured out.

[jaywonger]

Originally Posted by 96RedRunner

Figured but thru out info, same one I use. I dread the day mine acts up.
Easiest route what I'll do and another did on his, Andy Mod Andy MOD 2.0 w/real TRAC Off Switch - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum.
Variations of this mod exist, allowing you to turn off all or portions of ABS VSC Trac. ABS/VSC/TRAC Disable Master Thread - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum.
The FSM starts pg DI-221, use disable till problems figured out.

I ended up doing Andy MOD 2.0 which fixes the VSC problem of killing my engine power, but my abs still kicks in when i brake every time. Do you know where the ABS computer is located or is it the same part that i replaced?