Bubbam19

My VSC engages when I start to move the car. Brought it to the dealer they said it was the rear axel. Paid $600.00 for the axel,had my mechanic put it in for $200.00 and problem still not solved. I pulled the breaker out from the fuse box and the vsc stopped engaging, but now the vsc light stays. Ever happened to anyone, and do you know the solution? Thanks

thomas1

You could have a bad speed sensor, on any wheel. Did you get the codes for your problem?

Bubbam19

No I didn't. I don't trust the dealership and longer, to many miss diagnosis and too much money

hypervish

Did the dealer tell you that replacing the axle, will solve your problem? If so, I'd speak with the manager and get them to at least give you a refund for the labor, and they keep the money for the part.

Like mentioned above, try cleaning your speed sensor's. It's quite simple, a quick search will reveal what to do.

lexus114

I`m 99.99999999% sure that is the problem. A dirty abs/speed sensor.

Bubbam19

Yes they told me it was the axel. All they did was refund the diagnose charge. Can you tell me where the speed sensor is ? Thanks for the help guys , will let you know how I make out.

dgelfand11

Having same problem--did you ever get a fix?

lexus114

I had the same problem on my 2001. I cleaned the wheel sensor`s on the wheel hubs (front) problem solved. I would have cleaned the rear ones too but I couldnt get them out. Lucky for me it was one of the front sensor`s that was the problem.

dgelfand11

Do i need to have mechanic do this--you seemed to have done yourself-=if so how do I get to the sesnors. I am pretty sure that is what it is but all the mechanics I ask want to charge $80-$100 to hook up to computer first---there are n o lights on, only the pic of the skidding car when it happens--thanks