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Jul 12, 2011 | 09:02 PM

deanbrown

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VSC does what?

Ok on my new (to me) 99, there is an extra control called VSC but I'm not sure what it does over an above traction control, which I understand. Nothing much about the vsc in my user manual, other than 'stability'.

Jul 12, 2011 | 10:50 PM

radiokilla

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It stands for Vehicle Stability Control = Traction Control prevents wheel spin blah blah blah.

Jul 12, 2011 | 10:58 PM

Supralaju

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I wonder how it works? I dont see any electrical connection at my shocks,Stabliser bar and etc.. any body can enlighten me?

Jul 13, 2011 | 12:01 AM

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wheel speed sensors and yaw sensors plus control of the throttle and individual wheel brake control to help get the car out of a slide.

read the manual.

Jul 13, 2011 | 07:12 AM

deanbrown

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Originally Posted by radiokilla

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It stands for Vehicle Stability Control = Traction Control prevents wheel spin blah blah blah.

I have VSC and Traction buttons!

Jul 13, 2011 | 11:40 AM

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oh really now, pics?

Jul 13, 2011 | 01:35 PM

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you live in nj. during winter go out and toss it in to a "drift" with vsc off then once slideing push it on see wut happens....lolz

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Jul 13, 2011 | 08:14 PM

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The video at the following website is one of funniest demonstrations of VSC I've seen: http://wn.com/Toyota_Traction_Control_Demonstration There are other VSC demo videos on

Similar to what is shown in the video, take your car to a large empty parking lot on a rainy day and drive it in a tight circle until you "lose control" -- except that you probably won't since VSC will "save" you. It's pretty incredible.

You need good tires to get the most out of VSC - especially in winter where it works best with true winter tires (mountain/snowflake symbol on tire sidewalls).