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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2009SEQUOIA 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSYMPTOM RELATED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESVSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
2009 Toyota Sequoia 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)
VSC OFF Indicator Light Does Not Come ON
2009 Toyota Sequoia 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)SECTION VSC OFF Indicator Light Does Not Come ON
BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM: VSC OFF Indicator Light does not Come ON
VSC OFF Indicator Light does not Come ON
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
NOTE: When replacing the VSC actuator assembly, perform zero point calibration Programming and Relearning.
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
(a) Check if a CAN communication system DTC is output Diagnosis System.
Result
B -- GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A -- Continue to next step.
2. CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION
(a) Check the skid control ECU connector connection condition.
OK:
The connector is securely connected.
NG -- CONNECT CONNECTOR CORRECTLY
OK -- Continue to next step.
3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND)
(a) Disconnect the A19 ECU connector.
(b) Measure the voltage and resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
Standard Resistance:
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK -- Continue to next step.
4. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT)
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream ON.
(d) Select the Active Test mode and operate the VSC OFF indicator light using the Techstream.
ABS/VSC/TRAC
(e) Check that the VSC OFF indicator light turns ON and OFF in the combination meter when using the Techstream.
OK:
The VSC OFF indicator light turns on and off in accordance with the Techstream operation.
NG -- GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM
OK -- Continue to next step.
5. INSPECT VSC OFF SWITCH
(a) Remove the VSC OFF switch Removal.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
NG -- REPLACE VSC OFF SWITCH
OK -- Continue to next step.
6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - VSC OFF SWITCH AND BODY GROUND)
(a) Disconnect the A19 ECU connector.
(b) Disconnect the H29 switch connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK -- REPLACE VSC ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.