Stability control light and breaking (1 Viewer)

[512LX]

Ive searched many times on this issue and yet to have found a solution.

The Issue....
Driving at 30+ MPH making a turn to the left or the right. Stability control will start beeping at me and some breaking will happen. This will not happen every time just when making long sweeping turns at speed or making S type turns at speed. The cruiser is in no way at its limits of turning over or sliding a wheel, now tire squeal going on at all.

What I have done......
Clean wheel speed sensors,
Check tire pressure
Taken to dealership, $165 later and they say they don't see any issue, but it may have something to do with the lift I have on the cruiser. They did however list off 3 or 4 things including bushings that they would work on. 4K later I would be out the door.....
Upper control arm bushings are worn, not sure if this is the issue.
I dont notice any excess play in the wheels when lifted off the ground so not sure that is the problem.

Anyone have a better idea what may be going on here, I dont want to have to go in and start servicing every little thing until I find the culprit. That process is expensive.

 

[512LX]

Again sorry if this has come up before, I just haven't found a solution yet. Its driving the old lady crazy

 

[Benjamin Ebrahim]

I went through the same situation, complete with the white-knuckle turns, for me it was steering slop. If you haven't replaced your tie rod ends, I'd suggest starting there. Jack up the front end, and give the tire a shake at 9 and 3. Any excess movement will do you in with VSC, especially with a lift. You could also try to reset your steering wheel position sensor, but that would normally cause issues when turning in one direction, not both

 

[512LX]

update,

Just lowered the front end about an inch and a half to see if that would make any difference. Center hub to fender well is at about 19" still the same problem. its like the stability control is just to sensitive.

I will lift the front up again and check for play but I don't remember having any play at the wheels last time I checked.

 

[Benjamin Ebrahim]

Try jacking up only one side, keeping all the slack on one end might help it show up better

 

[Mike6158]

Mine was doing something similar and the problem was solved by replacing the steering rack. How many miles do you have on it?

 

[BullElk]

Most likely the entire steering rack needs replacing OR just the worn rack bushings. Make sure you rule out those two items. I have had both issues. After I replaced rack bushings with good Whiteline brand I haven't had any issues at all since.

 

[512LX]

Done the whiteline bushings, about 2 years ago now.

 

[TN03Cruiser]

I replaced everything that people say causes the problem,and nothing fixed finally deleted the VSC and pulled the bulb from the dash. Problem fixed. I just got home from mountain roads that use to make the skid control go crazy and it didn’t activate one time and I tried to make it happen. That is definitely the fix

 

[512LX]

Would this affect the atrac system or abs?

 

[TN03Cruiser]

It does not affect either one.

 

[512LX]

wow, I am sold

 

[nitteo]

I have the same problem. it only happens after i trail hard for 3+ hrs.
edit: found it

VSC OFF switch install.

This thread will describe how to install a switch and turn the VSC off on a 100 series that is equipped with VSC. I have performed this on my 01 LX470 with success, there may be differences between the models and years that I'm not aware of. I have found a few threads describing issues with VSC...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[512LX]

Done, took about 5 min. Its a tight spot but not to bad. Much less expensive than replacing front end components randomly.

 

[nitteo]

Done, took about 5 min. Its a tight spot but not to bad. Much less expensive than replacing front end components randomly.

same here. i think 3 of us just did at the same time in different parts of the country lol

 

[brownfox]

I have this same issue. Brand new steering rack, granted not OEM.

MIne started acting up after I put the 295/75/16s on and removed front sway bar for some wheeling.

I’m thinking a zero point calibration is in order. I’m about to take a trip and sway bars are going back on so I’ll have time to feel it out.

 

[TN03Cruiser]

I have this same issue. Brand new steering rack, granted not OEM.

MIne started acting up after I put the 295/75/16s on and removed front sway bar for some wheeling.

I’m thinking a zero point calibration is in order. I’m about to take a trip and sway bars are going back on so I’ll have time to feel it out.

Mine still did it after zero point calibration.

 

[maksidaa]

I had similar issues with my 2002 LC. Traction control light coming on at random times. The dealership recommended replacing the inner tie rods which had a lot of play, also replaced the steering rack at the same time since it had been leaking for months (probably years). Since the repair we've had zero issues and the steering is much improved.