Brian2Sun and others. This is my frustration. I am trying to sell this 4runner and want to fix the problem cheap and do it myself. Am I lost with all the different advice. Synopsis of advice:
2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5
Dash Lights: VSC Trac, Trac Off, and check engine
Diagnostic Codes: P0446, P0441, P0440, P0442
Try this before taking it in. Pull the negative terminal for a few minutes and then reconnect. This will reset the computer and erase the trouble codes. If there is still an issue lights will come back on.
For now, I suggest you take a close look at BR001-04, and in particular the procedure on page 4 to perform the zero point calibration. It appears that you can do this yourself or could take it to a dealer. Obviously, though, you'd want to be very careful in deciding whether to attempt any of this yourself.
The p0505 code is an idle system control malfunction, the abs/vsc lights will turn on by default anytime the check engine light turns on, there is probably nothing wrong with them. There may be an easy fix for this, remove the air intake hose from the throttle body and clean the inside of the throttle body with some air intake cleaner and a small brush, clean all the carbon out then disconnect the battery negative terminal for about ten seconds to clear the code, drive it normally for about ten minutes, once the check engine light stays off the other lights will turn off as well.
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First of all the VSC OFF and VSC TRAC lights illuminate with the Check Engine light and when the problem is resolved they go off with the check engine light.
The first thing to check when u get a check engine light on a new car is your GAS CAP! This is a common problem where ppl don't twist their gas cap until they hear the click(s) and then an evap system code is thrown. If the cap is not tightened all the way. then tighten it and continue driving; then after so many driving cycles the Check Engine light, and the other two, will automatically turn off.
Another thing that sometimes happens is if your air filter was checked during the oil change it's possible a vacuum line was popped off accidentally (especially known to happen on the highlanders) and caused the Check Engine Light. If that is the problem, then take it in and let them fix it for free since they did it and let them reset the code.
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I appreciate all of the advice including yours, but I am not sure not which way to turn as I do not have the cash to take to the dealer, and do not want to sink more money into a vehicle that I am selling
