Traction Control

[shadyluke]

I have a 2001 Limited that I just picked up. Its my first Toyota. I knew it had traction control and figured it would be similar to my Acura TL in function. I made a right hand turn this morning from a stop into traffic, when I did the inside rear wheel slipped and traction control engaged. It completely cut power for a few seconds, but seemed like much longer. This is not the feeling I want when trying to enter a busy road, this thing is already slow enough on acceleration.

My question is does this system seem like its functioning normally? If so, I am going to disable it. Never had it on any truck or SUV before and I won't miss it.

 

[Limbwalker]

Yep. thats what they do, and yes... it is very annoying.

 

[wc11]

It's supposed to help prevent rollovers of the truck ala the old Ford Explorers

 

[98OzarksRunner]

That's the VSC (Vehicle Stability control) kicking in. It pulls the throttle to stop the wheelspin. Very annoying on snow and ice. There's an easy mod to disable it when desired. I turn it off when it snows. The mod also turns of the traction control.

 

[Crashnrondo]

Look up the "andy mod2" It's the best thing I did to my 2001 for less then $10