Having an issue with the LS, hoping you guys can help diagnose.

Yesterday after coming to a stop and pressing the start/stop button, the vehicle wouldnt turn off. Eventually I got it to turn off (by pressing the button).

After I got it to turn off, I pressed the start button and it does not turn on. I get a message saying "Check VSC" . 1 click from under the hood and thats it. All power is there. Radio/AC/etc all work. Not brand new, but the battery is fully charged.

Trying to diagnose and fix the issue myself before calling for a flatbed to come and pick it up.

I dont think its the starter since I've had issues turning it off. Anyone know what it might be?

Its an '07 with 65k miles.

 

Just a guess, I think you might have a faulty brake switch. This switch needs to be activated to start the car.

 

you could disconnect the battery for a few minutes then reconnect and see if that sort of "resets" it...

 

but does it need to be activated/deactivated to "stop" the car?


i was under the impression it doesnt?

 

I would check the star/stop button since you said you had trouble shutting the car off.

 

This would be good to know.. anyone?

Tried it. No luck. Checked the battery and it has full power.

 

I read about this too, but I was under the impression that if it falls above a certain VIN then you should be ok..?

 

Probably not but with a failed switch it could cause quirky behavior if it thinks the switch is open all the time or working intermittently especially if it's tied into a solid state circuit. I have seen odd behavior when a clutch switch goes out.

 

There is a TSB on start switches for 2007. The VSC message is what is questioning this theory.

 

Yes, I saw the TSB, but my VIN falls just above..