What is VSC FJ Cruiser?
The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is a traction/stability control system designed by Toyota and is used on all of their modern cars and trucks, including the FJ Cruiser. Like any other electronics system in a vehicle, it can malfunction.
What is FJ Cruiser a TRAC?
A-TRAC stands for “Active Traction Control” and comes standard on some of Toyota’s 4-wheel-drive models. A-TRAC detects when one or more wheels have lost traction and automatically applies the brakes to the wheel with no traction, allowing it to send power to the wheel with traction.
Why does the VSC light stay on on a Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Your VSC light staying on means that the Toyota FJ Cruiser’s VSC system has been deactivated. It is not as safe to drive without it on, but it should still drive fine. Good luck determining what is causing the problem. Remember, a good code scanner can save a ton of time.
Is the Toyota FJ Cruiser safe to drive?
Your Toyota FJ Cruiser 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. You can go for years without needing the VSC system, but when you do it can save you from wrecking.
Can you drive with the VSC light on?
Yes, you can drive with the VSC light on. Your Toyota FJ Cruiser 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.
How to test Trac, VSC, and ABS?
Within the wiring on that specific harness, is a 18 gauge red wire, I cut this wire and “extended” both ends using the wiring I fished thru the grommet. Now to test the mod! Indicator lights tell me that TRAC, VSC, and ABS have been disabled! To enable TRAC, VSC, and ABS, you will need to flip the switch to the “off” position and restart the truck.