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Traction control light on after lower control arm install.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Edewouldgo, Apr 1, 2023.

  1. Apr 1, 2023 at 2:47 PM
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    Edewouldgo

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    I just got done installing new oe style lower control arms. Now the traction control light is on. I chalked the alignment cams on one side, but forgot to mark the other side. The steering wheel is crooked. Will this correct itself after I get it aligned? Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Apr 1, 2023 at 3:07 PM
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    Steering wheel issue will be fixed when alignment is done. Traction light could be you hit the wire for the front abs sensor they can be very delicate unfortunately.
     
  3. Apr 1, 2023 at 3:11 PM
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    It is confused as to what straight is. Get the alignment done asap, then do a zero point calibration.

    You're gonna be chewing up your tires if its so bad the VSC is triggered.
     
  4. Apr 1, 2023 at 3:21 PM
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  5. Apr 1, 2023 at 3:35 PM
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    The VSC light is on because the steering wheel is too far off-center as detected by the steering angle sensor behind the clock spring. The front lower cam bolt position has a great influence on the steer wheel angle. Get the truck aligned and the light should extinguish.
     
  6. Apr 1, 2023 at 3:38 PM
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    ^I just befuddled the $10 billion ChatGPT AI. :rasta:
     
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  7. Apr 2, 2023 at 4:36 PM
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    Right on. Thanks guys. Aligned and calibrated now using the link provided. BUT… before all that the jam nuts on the toe rods were seized. Back home, tires off, outer toe rods off. I was able to free them with the impact. Beer 30 now! Thanks again.
     
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