What is VSC and what is wrong with that?

2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
165,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PAUL KREMER
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Hello guys, I bought that car with this light on. Why is this light on? What does it mean? How can I fix it?
Thank you for your help.
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Apr 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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VSC stands for "Vehicle Stability Control." which is their version of traction control. So, most of the time it wheel be a wheel speed sensor and at the most the ABS controller, I would run the ABS codes to see which ones are stored, this guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/anti-lock-system-testing-and-repair-abs

Please go over this guide and get back to us.


Apr 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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PAUL KREMER
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Checked with scanner ABS, no problem. I drove the car and mechanic checked with scanner and found Yaw Rate Sensor not working, he calibrated it and now the light VSC is off.
May 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Hmm, usually the sensor does not need to be recalibrated once in operation, it may have had a glitch, or the sensor is going bad, if the problem happens again plan on replacing the sensor. I am surprised there was no code for it. Thanks for letting us know :)
May 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM