Vehicle Stability Control

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Hi guys, I took delivery of my Prado last monday. Its an 07 4l V6 Auto. I think its a 120 series?

I am having a problem with the VSC. It keeps activating. Especially when I am going round a right corner.
The vehicle starts beeping and the SKID warning light comes on. It then starts shuddering and tries to stop.
Once stopped and I pull off, it does it again.
If I am going a bit faster on a straight, it will cut power and slowly come to a stop.

I hit the diff lock button which turns the VSC OFF, but then the diff is engaged.

Anyone know of a setting or something I need to switch ON/OFF?
I hope its not my driving style. I cant even get to 10km/h before it goes off.

I have checked the manual, but cant find anything helpful.
I am taking it back to Toyoda to have it checked, just wondering if anyone else has any clue whats going on.

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Re: Vehicle Stability Control

Something is wrong here. We have a 08 VX and have only had the VSC come on once on a fast dirt track when cornering too fast.
Check your tyre pressures if one is down a bit it may trigger the VSC. Is it wet? are you pushing around corners?
Hope you get it sorted.

Rusty.

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Re: Vehicle Stability Control

Hi Rusty, thanks for the reply.

No, its dry, not pushing it. It even kicks in when I pull off. Doesnt even get to 20 km/h.
Its still under warranty, so Toyota will be looking at it ASAP.
cheers
Ian

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Re: Vehicle Stability Control

Definiently an issue with the VSC.

Mine occasionally comes on if I go up a driveway too fast (turning) or bump a roundabout when zippin thru. But its usually just a blip and doesnt stop me. (Mine is lifted).

Yours needs to be seen to by Toyota.

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Re: Vehicle Stability Control

Some feed back.

the steering coil? was broken. so the drum around the steering column was not coming back to centre after going round a corner. telling the computer the car was turning still. Also affeccted the indicators, which did not return after turning. toyota replaced it. R2500. about aus$35 lol.

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Re: Vehicle Stability Control

Sometimes i think our cars are just too smart. A simple thing can stop you. Bring back the simple life. (Not going to happen).