Is there a problem with my Toyota Highlander?
Your Toyota Highlander will run and drive completely normal. You do need to be aware that the vehicle stability control system is an important safety feature. Ignoring the problem for a prolonged period of time is not advised.
What happens when VSC light resets Toyota Highlander?
So what happens is that when your car VSC system recognizes that the vehicle has started losing traction, it spontaneously tries to apply the brake on all of the wheels of the car to keep the car from additional slips or skids. At this point, the engine power is reduced which provides better control for the vehicle driver.
How does the traction control system work in a car?
Most modern vehicles have a traction control system in them. This system keeps track of the vehicle’s steering performance and stability. If the vehicle were to lose its traction on the ground, the traction control system will detect this problem and then act accordingly to correct the issue.
Why does my traction control light keep coming on?
If the road conditions are too severe, your traction control system may not be able to handle it. For instance, if you live in a location with a lot of snow and ice on the ground, then the roads are going to be difficult to maintain traction on.
How does the VSC system on a Toyota Highlander work?
The VSC system works by piggybacking off of the Highlander’s ABS system, which means that if one has a problem, the other one usually does too. The VSC system works by using the wheel speed sensors to detect when one of the wheels is not getting have traction. It then applies the brakes to that specific wheel to keep it from spinning.
Why does my traction control light come on when I accelerate?
Below are the top 5 causes of a traction control light coming on when you are accelerating. Wheel speed sensors are connected to your traction control system and engine control unit. These sensors are responsible for detecting the speed in which your wheels are rotating. Each wheel has its own sensor.
The only problem was with the smart key system. Car would not recognize my key and would not unlock itself when door handle was grabbed. I had to use FOB to unlock the doors. That problem went away by itself. We left our 08 HL Base sit for about 2 weeks and had no issues. Click to expand…
How long does battery last on Toyota Highlander?
Your battery CAN die in just 11 days. When I worked at the dealer we jumped started cars left and right. We had 4 rolling jumpers in the sales department alone to jump cars the sat on the lot for a few weeks. We would even have to replace some batteries on unsold cars under warranty. Click to expand…
Why is the battery draining on my Toyota Highlander?
I figure either I got an old battery installed from the factory (will check the date of battery manufacture tomorrow) or all the computers aboard the HL draw enough juice to run the battery down after only 11 days. :ugh3: And, no, none of the interior lights were on during this time.
Where is the black lead on a Toyota Highlander battery?
On multi-meters the black lead is typically connected to the COM port and the red lead to the Volt/Ohm (V) port. Turn on your meter and select the dial position to meter DC voltage. 1 – Connect the black COM (negative) lead to the negative post/cable of the vehicle’s battery.