VSC Light & Beeping - no codes
#1
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VSC Light & Beeping - no codes
This is new and intermittent problem on my 2001 Rx 300 (233,000 miles )
When taking curves at low to moderate speeds I'm getting the beeping noise & light coming on. The light does not come on with any other light or stay on long when it occurs.
My first opportunity to google it has suggested to check these.
1)Wheel sensors ( abs rings )
2)YAW sensor,
3) Steering wheel angle sensor,
4) Check vacuum hoses
Zero Point calibration ?
I will scan for codes soon but your thoughts are welcome in the meantime.
Thanks
When taking curves at low to moderate speeds I'm getting the beeping noise & light coming on. The light does not come on with any other light or stay on long when it occurs.
My first opportunity to google it has suggested to check these.
1)Wheel sensors ( abs rings )
2)YAW sensor,
3) Steering wheel angle sensor,
4) Check vacuum hoses
Zero Point calibration ?
I will scan for codes soon but your thoughts are welcome in the meantime.
Thanks
Last edited by lexus4us; 09-27-16 at 01:34 AM. Reason: Updated details
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Looks like you dont have any combustion/exhaust related issues, so CEL should not light up.
I would start with the basics ,,,
inflate the tires properly and make sure you have good tread on all. Same type tires on LEFT vs RIGHT.
Cleanup the rotation sensors.
Make sure your battery is fully charged.
Was there any work done recently?
Salim
I would start with the basics ,,,
inflate the tires properly and make sure you have good tread on all. Same type tires on LEFT vs RIGHT.
Cleanup the rotation sensors.
Make sure your battery is fully charged.
Was there any work done recently?
Salim
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Looks like you dont have any combustion/exhaust related issues, so CEL should not light up.
I would start with the basics ,,,
inflate the tires properly and make sure you have good tread on all. Same type tires on LEFT vs RIGHT.
Cleanup the rotation sensors.
Make sure your battery is fully charged.
Was there any work done recently?
Salim
I would start with the basics ,,,
inflate the tires properly and make sure you have good tread on all. Same type tires on LEFT vs RIGHT.
Cleanup the rotation sensors.
Make sure your battery is fully charged.
Was there any work done recently?
Salim
Tires are good
Cleaned Front sensors - the rears are locked up and did not want to risk damaging to clean.
Ran test on battery but it needs and will be replaced. 69% efficiency on load test.
Question: How can the individual wheel sensors be tested? I could replace all 4 but prefer not too: )
#5
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Have you run the diagnostic to see what brake codes you are getting?
Salim
Salim
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#7
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Please search which pins must be shorted to read the ABS codes.
Salim
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I picked up a battery today and found the DIY you mentioned on the ABS pins. Will put in battery and pull codes this weekend.
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Just an update. Counted the flashes to diagnose and wrote down. Unplugged the ABS to ride until able to fix. Also bought a code reader capable of pulling wheel sensor codes.
Last edited by lexus4us; 02-24-17 at 12:34 AM. Reason: update
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VSC Update & Questions
Now with funds available to make repairs to one ( or more ) wheel sensors, I plugged the ABS wiring harness back in. After two days ( drove a few times locally ) the VSC light has not come back on so the scanner does not detect any codes.
Symptoms are the same.
Brakes engaging although not severe as if braking in a mild skid or snow with the irritating ASC sounds.
It occurs when almost at a comple stop, lightly depressing brake pedal and occasionally when taking off from a complete stop.
Have not experienced any noise or grabbing when taking on or off ramps Like I did previously.
The noise seems to originate on the front passenger side. ANY SIGNIFICANCE?
Question - any idea how long it will take the computer to start flashing the VSC light again on my dashboard?
Symptoms are the same.
Brakes engaging although not severe as if braking in a mild skid or snow with the irritating ASC sounds.
It occurs when almost at a comple stop, lightly depressing brake pedal and occasionally when taking off from a complete stop.
Have not experienced any noise or grabbing when taking on or off ramps Like I did previously.
The noise seems to originate on the front passenger side. ANY SIGNIFICANCE?
Question - any idea how long it will take the computer to start flashing the VSC light again on my dashboard?
Last edited by lexus4us; 02-24-17 at 01:01 AM. Reason: Updated symptom
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Still no code showing on scanner after driving 50 miles. Now getting an intermittent situation where the VSC/ABS lights will either display or not but the symptoms remain the same except taking an off ramp exit does not cause it to engage now.
Your thoughts:
1. Could there be a possible short in the wiring harness from disconnecting THE ABS? Carefully did so a few times
2. May have to pay someone who can pull live codes.
3. Spoke to a mechanic. Said if it were him, he would disconect and move on.
Your thoughts:
1. Could there be a possible short in the wiring harness from disconnecting THE ABS? Carefully did so a few times
2. May have to pay someone who can pull live codes.
3. Spoke to a mechanic. Said if it were him, he would disconect and move on.
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Still no code showing on scanner after driving 50 miles. Now getting an intermittent situation where the VSC/ABS lights will either display or not but the symptoms remain the same except taking an off ramp exit does not cause it to engage now.
Your thoughts:
1. Could there be a possible short in the wiring harness from disconnecting THE ABS? Carefully did so a few times
2. May have to pay someone who can pull live codes.
3. Spoke to a mechanic. Said if it were him, he would disconect and move on.
Your thoughts:
1. Could there be a possible short in the wiring harness from disconnecting THE ABS? Carefully did so a few times
2. May have to pay someone who can pull live codes.
3. Spoke to a mechanic. Said if it were him, he would disconect and move on.
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Have a auto electrician check your alternator output or take your alternator out and have it bench tested. As RX ages and you go through dead batteries, the rectifier diodes start dying one by one. With one or to two still working you can get enough output to charge the battery, but the waveform has many gaps. The ABS computer is very sensitive to these ripples.
I chased one such problem for months and finally nailed it when I changed the rectifier of my alternator.
Salim
I chased one such problem for months and finally nailed it when I changed the rectifier of my alternator.
Salim
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How does your battery ground wire look? When they get corroded badly it can cause electrical gremlins. I have a thread on building a better ground wire for the rx300.
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Have a auto electrician check your alternator output or take your alternator out and have it bench tested. As RX ages and you go through dead batteries, the rectifier diodes start dying one by one. With one or to two still working you can get enough output to charge the battery, but the waveform has many gaps. The ABS computer is very sensitive to these ripples.
I chased one such problem for months and finally nailed it when I changed the rectifier of my alternator.
Salim
I chased one such problem for months and finally nailed it when I changed the rectifier of my alternator.
Salim
Will have it tested but replaced it in early January with a new battery.
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