Brake relted dash warning lights - help needed

[jmc5500]

Yesterday, about 5 brake and suspension system warning light apeared on my 2006 4Runner Ltd (V6) dash and will not go off. Returned from about 100 mile road trip (cold conditions) and used 4WD (4H) for a very brief time on light snow..

The red Parking Break light is on as well as the amber ABS, VSC, RSC, Slip, etc... The brakes feel fine and the parking brake is definitely not on. Break fluid level is right at Max line and I replaced fuel tank cap (OEM part) as I'm pretty sure it was shot. The check engine light is not coming on.

I disconnected the batter for 15 minutes but lights still come on. Is there any other things I can check or inspect? I've searched several past threads and hoping that I've missed somethin simple.

Thanks for any help provided.

Regards,
jmc5500

 

[BlackWorksInc]

How is your Limited sitting? Is it sagging a little or anything? I believe those have an air ride suspension option which is why that suspension warning light is on. It will also trip the VSC/Trac lights in response as well.

 

[Burt]

I suspect a failed ABS sensor. Go get the code checked from your local auto store. If it is an ABS sensor, they can be replaced easily be any reputable shop.

 

[jmc5500]

Blackworks & Burt - thanks for the replies. I see no difference in the way it is sitting on it's suspension. Drove around town and feel no difference in braking or handling. I did take it to a Autozone who hooked it up to a code reader but said their equipment only diaganosed 'Check Engine' failures... He hooked it up and then pulled it and gave me no codes. Not confident he knew his stuff!

Will there be a code specific to the failed ABS sensor if that's the problem?

Thanks agan, this is very helpful!

 

[jmc5500]

Well, I checked everything I felt capable of doing myself and could not find a way to get the lights off. I thought I was on to the source of the problem when I found that a mouse had recently taken up residence in my interior cabin filter tray. The varmint was pulling napkins I had in my glove compartment into this space for bedding! Needless to say, no more napkins or bedding material stored in there.

I took it into a reputable service station who is supposed to really know Toyotas and is fair dealing. He was also $30 lower for diagnostics than several other places I called (no dealer yet). He found good continuity throughout the system but got codes C0200, C0210, C1223. No chewed wires found either. He found RF speed sensor not reading vehicle speed but the harness had good continuity to ABS pump module to the sensor. He replaced the sensor and still got codes C0210 & C1223 so his conclusion is that it must be a failure in the ABS Module. Very expensive.

I am not sure if there is anything left to do but I really don't want to drive around too much with these systems not working not to mention a dash full of warning lights. If anyone has any other suggestions on how to deal with this without spending thousands, I'm all ears.

Thanks much,

Jerry