VHC ABS lights

[Keppers12]

Hello-

Looking for a little help with some dash lights that lit up. I noticed my VHC light is flashing while the ABS and traction control remain lit. They are not always doing this every time I start the car.

This is the third time I've dealt with these lights. The first time was when one of my six air/fuel mixture sensors when out. I hired someone as i didn't know which sensor was put and they were $225 each.

The second time ended up being a gas cap. That was about a year and a half ago, so I can't imagine it's that.

I thought about going to Autozone for a free diagnosis but they usually give you several things and they can't run their machine unless the lights are on.

Any help would be appreciated!!

Thanks in advance.

 

[MikeinNH67]

The only time my ABS light has come on is when I had a wheel speed sensor failing. It would also make the traction and skid control lights come on.

 

[Keppers12]

That’s helpful, thank you. How do you know which one it is?

 

[zguy1]

Have your truck scanned. If those lights are on, then you should have codes in the ABS / VTRAC module. The generic or OBD-II may not have any codes since your check engine light is not on.

I have / had a similar problem where occasionally I would get a flashing VSC and slip indicator light on. In one or more instance I had the ABS light on as well.

 

[MikeinNH67]

That’s helpful, thank you. How do you know which one it is?

I bought a scanner that does ABS. I was also able to see the offender not working in live stream then work after the new cheapo sensor was installed. No issues since.

 

[Keppers12]

I had it scanned at Auto Zone and they said their machine can't get specific with ABS. They gave me three options:

C1223: ABS control system malfunction

C1246: C1246 Master cylinder pressure sensor

C1249: Open circuit in stop light switch circuit

 

[Keppers12]

Circling back

I wanted to circle back as I believe I found the answer. One great article I read talked about a DYI way of zeroing out the OBD II But the below video shows you how to do it. The lights have not returned since I e done this!!

I Spent $30 To Turn Off My 4runner?s VSC Lights? And It Worked! - YouTube

 

[Keppers12]

This is the right link.

4GEN 4RUNNER VSC TRACVSC OFF LIGHT RESET - YouTube