VSC + ABS + VSC Off lights.
11-02-11, 09:49 AM
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Recently, I have the same problem with my 2001 LX470. The vsc on, abs lights were lit on the dashboard. I believe 4 in total. Also, there was an alarm sounding.....annoying. Brought it to the Lexus dealership.............master cylinder and accumulator.......their quoting me $3,000. I called localized "import auto repair" shops. I recieved an estimate of $1350 for the part (apparently Lexus loves this part as you can only get it at a Lexus dealership) and $140 for labor. I've read posts regarding this issue. Anyone out there with recent and similiar experiences? Thank you.
10-24-13, 08:36 AM
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I just had all 3 VSC OFF/VSC/ABS lights come on for 2 minutes and then turned off by themselves for the first time this morning, since I bought the car in September. The Check Engine light was not on, the car drove off from the red light just fine. The lights turned off by themselves just as suddenly as they came on.
I've not messed with the brakes recently, although I did have 2 new tires put on the rear. However, I've taken the rear wheels on and off at least 4 times by myself well before that with never any issues, and I am positive there is really no sensor close by to hit while replacing the wheels/tires.
If this happens again I'll take it to the local shop that did the timing belt service and see what their experience says. I pray it's the not $$$$ master cylinder because that's gonna be a big problem.
I've not messed with the brakes recently, although I did have 2 new tires put on the rear. However, I've taken the rear wheels on and off at least 4 times by myself well before that with never any issues, and I am positive there is really no sensor close by to hit while replacing the wheels/tires.
If this happens again I'll take it to the local shop that did the timing belt service and see what their experience says. I pray it's the not $$$$ master cylinder because that's gonna be a big problem.
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10-25-13, 10:26 AM
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same issue plus another
About a year ago, I noticed that my brake lights (3rd plus rear lights) would stay on all the time, only when the headlights or parking lights were on. During this time, the cruise control would not engage - makes sense.
About 2 years prior I had replaced all the bulbs with LEDs. When I put the LEDs in I didn't use resistors. I read on CL Forums about cutting the wire in the Light Failure module, that stopped the dash light.
The brake light issue is still occurring, so yesterday I tried moving my Brake Light Switch. I didn't have the brake issue, but now the VSC lights came on briefly.
I'm not sure why this is all happening now, it could be LED related or maybe the master cylinder/booster needs replacing.
Any thoughts?
About 2 years prior I had replaced all the bulbs with LEDs. When I put the LEDs in I didn't use resistors. I read on CL Forums about cutting the wire in the Light Failure module, that stopped the dash light.
The brake light issue is still occurring, so yesterday I tried moving my Brake Light Switch. I didn't have the brake issue, but now the VSC lights came on briefly.
I'm not sure why this is all happening now, it could be LED related or maybe the master cylinder/booster needs replacing.
Any thoughts?
I just had thie VSC/ABS 3 lights come on for 2 minutes and then turned off by themselves for the first time this morning, since I bought the car in September. The CEL was not on, the car drove off from the red light just fine. The lights turned off by themselves just as suddenly as they came on.
I've not messed with the brakes recently, although I did have 2 new tires put on the rear. However, I've taken the rear wheels on and off at least 4 times by myself well before that with never any issues, and I am positive there is really no sensor close by to hit while replacing the wheels/tires.
If this happens again I'll take it to the local shop that did the timing belt service and see what their experience says. I pray it's the not $$$$ master cylinder because that's gonna be a big problem.
I've not messed with the brakes recently, although I did have 2 new tires put on the rear. However, I've taken the rear wheels on and off at least 4 times by myself well before that with never any issues, and I am positive there is really no sensor close by to hit while replacing the wheels/tires.
If this happens again I'll take it to the local shop that did the timing belt service and see what their experience says. I pray it's the not $$$$ master cylinder because that's gonna be a big problem.
02-17-16, 09:11 AM
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It's the alternator. Just happened to me with no cel and my alternator was only putting out 12.78. So the vsc and abs systems didn't have enough juice to run properly
02-17-16, 05:56 PM
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02-18-16, 05:48 PM
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i have the same problem on my gs and ive had it at a few different shops and even at the dealer and they havent figured it out, right now its at a shop where they checked everything over and every sensor is fine besides a speed sensor on the rear pass side, they ordered a new one, and if it doesnt cure the problem i wont have to pay nothing, i hope it does though im sick of it
Eli found the problem in 3 mins.
I had 3 ABS wheel speed sensors that went bad.
Found them at pick and pull pretty cheap.
Was told I can:
A. Replace all 3 sensors and have my lights go off permanently or
B. Replace 1 at a time until I get all 3 sensors....going this route, I might as well replace all 4 and make the lights dissappear
THEN
My 4th sensor went dead...= dead speedometer.
So Take heed...start replacing all 4 ABS wheel speed sensors now before your speedometer stops working like mine did
04-16-17, 03:13 AM
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Speed sensor
Took my old 2GS to Project X Customs in the Chicagoland area.
Eli found the problem in 3 mins.
I had 3 ABS wheel speed sensors that went bad.
Found them at pick and pull pretty cheap.
Was told I can:
A. Replace all 3 sensors and have my lights go off permanently or
B. Replace 1 at a time until I get all 3 sensors....going this route, I might as well replace all 4 and make the lights dissappear
THEN
My 4th sensor went dead...= dead speedometer.
So Take heed...start replacing all 4 ABS wheel speed sensors now before your speedometer stops working like mine did
Eli found the problem in 3 mins.
I had 3 ABS wheel speed sensors that went bad.
Found them at pick and pull pretty cheap.
Was told I can:
A. Replace all 3 sensors and have my lights go off permanently or
B. Replace 1 at a time until I get all 3 sensors....going this route, I might as well replace all 4 and make the lights dissappear
THEN
My 4th sensor went dead...= dead speedometer.
So Take heed...start replacing all 4 ABS wheel speed sensors now before your speedometer stops working like mine did
04-16-17, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by eeric7
im sorry for the 1 year later reply to ur thread but I need help badly ,when your speed sensors weren't functioning correctly were your VSC lights on and off at the same time ? ,oh and where exactly by the wheels are the speed sensors located (I did research on where it's located ,but I get no luck at all ) PLEASE HELP BRO ,I'd appreciate it so much man
04-17-17, 06:18 PM
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Thank you
Buy or borrow a obd2 scanner that reads abs codes, so you know which wheel(s) has the bad sensor. The sensor is attached to the hub behind the brake rotor. It's held in place by one 10mm bolt. Bottom left of picture:Attachment 407875
04-18-17, 08:32 PM
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but did you also have ur ABS light on ? Cuz I only have a check engine and VSC on and off at the same time ,no ABS light
04-18-17, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by eeric7
but did you also have ur ABS light on ? Cuz I only have a check engine and VSC on and off at the same time ,no ABS light
04-19-17, 05:31 PM
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i got 1 I can use but not sure about the abs codes ,appreciate the help though man ! And tips
