2005-2019 Toyota Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Full Reset No Special Tool (Shown On a 2011 Tacoma)

Hope this little video (my 200th video to date) helps you reset the very dangerous VSC issue you may encounter after changing suspension components or going with bigger tires, where your vehicle acts like it wants to throw you off a corner into a ditch. I'm glad I won't be afraid to go around another corner with this issue again!
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[@gomez619]

THANK YOU!!!! I've seen this solution before, but NO ONE would talk about WHY they were doing it!!! My 2014 was definitely FIGHTING ME on LEFT TURNS at 35-40MPH.... THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@gomez619 I saw what you saw...people chasing phantom issues looking at faulty ABS systems and wheel speed sensors. YOU'RE WELCOME!!

[@kvasir119]

Cool stuff. Your intro explanation about why this can happen is probably what happened on my taco. It's factory lifted BUT my wife got tires bigger than factory spec. Usually we drive it slow. A month or so ago I took it around a corner fast to get into traffic and the light came on and never went away. Now I'm suspecting it was the larger tires combined with the quick turn that set off the VSC. I'm going to find a wire and give this a shot.

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@kvasir119 it sure surprised me the 1st time it happened too! The interesting thing is that I already had my lift and wheel spacers on the year before going around that same curve over and over again and it never did it. Put the bigger tires on and went around the same exact curve like I had before and skerrrch-beeeeeep, and I was going into the other lane!!

[@Stanl3y_Ipkiss]

This part of the video tripped me out. I thought there was a cat in my house! 😂 2:14

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@Stanl3y_Ipkiss my cats like to make improv cameos whenever they want. I've realized it at times to mention it's my cats just so people aren't going crazy!

[@h2489-m2l]

Thanks from England, this just cleared the light on my JDM FJ! ❤

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@user-cn8vb9hh5z that's awesome! You're welcome from North Carolina, USA!! What year is your FJ?

[@h2489-m2l]

@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN it's a 2016. I imported it from Japan with 35k miles. They come from Japan with zero rust, every fastener is still perfect underneath. I took it straight from the port to get treated with Dinitrol underneath to protect it as we put salt on the roads here sadly.

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@user-cn8vb9hh5z oh yeah that's not good about the salt! It would be cool to have a vehicle imported here that we didn't get in the US!! Like the Hilux.

[@h2489-m2l]

@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN and I would love a RHD Tacoma with a turbo petrol engine!

[@mamurdjonsaidov9533]

Hi. Toyota hybrid highlander 2019 i am not connect pin. It has 8 holes, but 3 of them have wires, starting with the 4th from the left. Below that, there are 3 wires from the right.

[@umrete]

thanks bro I think I have similar thing on my toyota avensis 2006 while when I turn left on a rough road/ground it wants to activate the abs or brakes and sometimes it's annoying to handle, it wants to stop the car as if I want to brake it shows from time to time

[@Josh-br2kx]

Im working on a 2010 corolla. I have replaced everything, catalytic converter, o2 sensors, wheel speed sensors, nothing has worked. I will try this

[@victorziebenhaus3229]

Faaaakin beauuuty she worked first go bud !! Thanks eh!

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@victorziebenhaus3229 heck yeah that's awesome, no problem!!

[@m.kamal.abodan]

Hello I had changed my toyota fj 2007 brake pump And unfortunately the model don’t match my breaks working fine but the vsc off & vsc trac lights still on Can you help me !!

[@thegunner_7]

Bro this is clutch. Replaced tie rods and could not for the life of me figure out why I felt braking after slight turns and steering wheel shaking when braking (suspension components are good). Gained a sub

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@thegunner_7 such a strange "safety" feature that throws you into the other lane eh? Glad you found it. Mine hasn't done it again since.

[@buckdiablo7907]

Has the problem come back since the reset? I have the same issue on a 2015, but the lights never come on, it just tries to kill me (or the guy in the car next to me).

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@buckdiablo7907 nope! Just drove right down the same from my video and it didn't try to kill me!

[@breedda1]

Exactly what I needed, thank you.

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@breedda1 excellent!

[@tomfrancisco4487]

Works for 2004 Lexus GX470! Excellent!!

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@tomfrancisco4487 it would be nice to have a full list of all the Toyota models and years this works with!

[@superslayer6821]

It works on my 2010 sienna Thanks! Some videos don’t work on my sienna

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@superslayer6821 I was hesitant to say it works (too loosely) with other Toyota models for fear it might damage something if it's not wired the same as mine but many people have commented here and in Facebook groups that it worked on their non-Tacoma models as well. Which is great! Thanks for the comment.

[@dizzle215]

What does recalibrating actually do? Why does it stop the truck from locking up in the future?

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@dizzle215 I mention it in the video, but Toyota programs parameters in the vehicle to check to make sure that the stability of the vehicle is solid, more than likely as in centered based on sensors in the vehicle. I'm not sure if they are like a gyroscope or what, but these relay information to the vehicle that the stability has been compromised and it tries to regain control by stopping the vehicle. For instance if you were off road and these parameters changed suddenly, the vehicle would try to stop so that whatever hazzard you were facing would be minimalized. I'd have to dig deeper to see what the parameters are if anyone knows, but since I had the exact symptoms mentioned in the Tacomaworld writeup and doing the reset fixed my issue, I left well enough alone. Thanks for the reply.

[@dizzle215]

Thank you so much! I followed the steps in your video and everything matched up perfectly. I had this issue with the steering wheel sort of locking uo going about 60 miles an hour around the corner, so I’m pretty happy to hopefully have addressed it now. Thanks again!

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@@dizzle215 that's awesome! Yeah, I found myself taking the same corner with a little hesitancy yesterday, just waiting for it to do it again, but it never did!!

[@franciscohunter4422]

Hey hi brother In the 05 Toyota sequía I have to do it in the same pins?

[@user-ss3lg1lj7i]

Hello. I have a toyota yaris hybrid from 2016. It has a OBD2. The traction control & airbag light stays on. Can u help me with this problem what should i do?

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@user-ss3lg1lj7i I would take it to a local reputable shop and have them scan for codes. Autozone will do it for free. Unless you have your own scanner, which can be purchased online anywhere like Amazon. That'd be easier than chasing what it could be, just finding out what it is.

[@user-ss3lg1lj7i]

U think ur method will work on my car?

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@user-ss3lg1lj7i I have no way to verify that but it has worked on many other Toyota models as mentioned in other comments on this video.

[@chrisavent8012]

Hey have this same problem with my 2006 Toyota 4 runner. Whenever I take a hard right or left or even on the same turn you took in the mountains it does the same thing where it brakes while I turn. We tried to replace the entire front and back abs wiring system and that didn’t work. Been trying to figure it out. Will try this out to see if it fixes my problem. Any suggestions?

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@chrisavent8012 someone else replied and said this worked for their 4Runner. Even if you asked a dealership to do the VSC reset for you, it would be worth it. Sucks all the suspension work was done. I guess it's all new now but maybe not needed.

[@chrisavent8012]

@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN we had it zero calibrated bc I have a 3 in lift but it still makes that noise and brakes when turning.

[@chetroiconstantin7488]

Does not working on my avensis t25, 85 kw, 20004 :((

[@NickStavrakis]

Awesome and useful video! My truck was driving me nuts with it wanting to go into the other lane when turning with 35s. I just did the reset so hopefully it will work for me as well haha. Thanks!

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@nickstavrakis I hope so too! Took me a few times going around sharper corners not to tense up even after this fixed it!! Lol!!

[@fazalmaboodkhan567]

Can you make one video on Avalon hybrid XLE 2013 , its showing the same plus showing me to chevk my hybrid system along with showing me check owners manual

[@mileslake6760]

Will this work with a 2019 Tacoma ?

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@mileslake6760 the info I've seen says it stayed the same through 2023.

[@gregktm]

@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN No. 2020 and up don't have the same pins at the obd2 port. You can do it with an advanced scan tool.

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

Good to know, I'm going to edit the info thanks for the feedback!

[@rayphipps1849]

I tried it several times on my 2019 Tacoma and it didn't work.

[@niconinefoe]

@@rayphipps1849 hey have you figured out how to clear it yet? I also have a 19 with the same issue.

[@kensaechao3784]

It nice but you did show video which 🕳 you put in and how you put in that pin.in out in the bottom

[@yobosaeyoyobosaeyo288]

Going to try this on my 2018. It can be pretty scary when it does it depending on traffic

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@yobosaeyoyobosaeyo288 almost threw me into an 18 wheeler 1st time it happened.

[@demarwright2384]

Does this work for a 2015 avalon?

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@demarwright2384 I have an 07 Avalon (good choice!) but I am not sure that it'll work. Does the 2015 Avalon have VSC?

[@randomstuffwithporgy3879]

Thanks. Tried it once and didn't work but got it the second time. Damb truck tried to kill me towing a car on the back road

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@randomstuffwithporgy3879 it's def finicky. Someone in 2nd Gen Tacoma Headquarters a group I admin on Facebook posted they made a switch with 2 wires and poked the wires in the pinout holes then just flipped the switch til it reset. REEAAAL MEEEN OF GENIUUUUSSSS!!

[@cliffordlebel2977]

This is exactly what my 2012 Tundra is doing. Do you know if this works on Tundra as well?

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@cliffordebel2977 I am not aware if it does or not.

[@BernieJr89]

@cliffordlebel2977 any luck? My 2010 tundra is doing it aswell

[@jlk63]

2015 Camry it didn’t work for me. I have the push button to start so not sure if that matters

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@jlk63 not sure but try it without pushing the brake pedal. My 07 Avalon is push start too and I'd guess it would need to be in the same "position" as the key on my Tacoma would (off-acc-on) mode ad in the video to compare.

[@paulmburu503]

Hi my name is Paul I have a Toyota hiace 2010 model yeah. if the vehicle was 60kmph the slip light came on what can I do plc

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@paulmburu503 you might want to have the wheel speed sensors checked.

[@jascam1]

What's the reason for not showing the actual PIN connections with the jumper wire?

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@jascam1 are you saying while I'm inserting it in during my count while I'm showing the dash so you can see what happens when the lights change their flashing?

[@237311]

Question.. Did the VSC light pop up on your dashboard?

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@237311 there is no specific VSC light, mine was acting up on a corner when I noticed the issue.

[@pdxxjjeep]

Will this work on a 2012 Prius?

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@pdxxjjeep good question but I don't know, you'd have to cross reference. I have seen other models using this same method.

[@rogerg4916]

Is there a way to test the VSC on a 2009 Tacoma to verify that it is working?

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@rogerg4916 that is not something I have been able to look into other than the symptom happening then resetting the VSC then the symptom stopped.

[@rogerg4916]

@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN OK, thanks. Would there be any harm in just resetting even if it doesn' t need it?

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@rogerg4916 no harm

[@johnnycat60]

My 09 has done this a dozen times. First I thought it was because my trailer was a little heavy but then I was noticing it while not towing anything and like under 40 mph on the highway. I think this should be some kind of safety recall because it's extremely dangerous. It puts you into a skid and your going into the other lane. Always on a right curve and Truck is skidding into traffic. I never felt I was driving to fast and when it was doing it without towing and under 40 there is definitely an issue. Hope your fix will take care of it. I just wonder how many are experiencing this in there Tacoma? Btw my tires are stock.

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@johnnycat60 it would be nice to know how many accidents or issues this "safety feature" has caused!

[@soullaidbare7737]

How should that be a safety recall when YOU are changing the OEM suspension dimensions with larger tires or suspension??? It is clearly stated that a VSC reset should be done with an alignment or any changes to the suspension. You make a change to the suspension that causes the truck to not react the way it's supposed to and you want a safety recall??? LOL

[@johnnyturbo9227]

Perty sure I stated in my comment that my truck and tires are stock. Nothing modified

[@BestAdjusters]

My 2015 corolla is stuck in only park and is giving me the light with the car and lines what do I do man please help

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@bestadjusters no check engine light?

[@BestAdjusters]

No just traction control light and stuck in park unless I bypass with the button by the shifter. Airbag and traction control is on

[@BestAdjusters]

@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN help brother! Thanks for the reply

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

Nothing has been changed on the vehicle recently? Sounds like a wheel speed sensor isn't working so the PCM is putting it in a limp mode to keep you from driving til you fix the issue. I would honestly disconnect the battery and see if it was a stuck log 1st, then have the wheel speeds sensors checked and lastly it could be the neutral safety switch.

[@BestAdjusters]

@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN so what I did was try to install a CarPlay radio and didn’t disconnect the battery so some fuses went out my friend changed a couple but we don’t know where the abs fuse is or if it’s blown, he kept saying to reset it with a OBD scanning tool and it would come out of being stuck. What do you think?

[@giopirmisashvili5514]

Thank you ❤

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@giopirmisashvili5514 you're welcome!

[@-qd3dv]

Does this work on 2021 tacoma ?

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@-qd3dv I've been told the wiring for the OBD2 is different above a 2019 Tacoma, so it might not be worth the risk to try if the wiring is different...?

[@da-de-max.heavyhaul9824]

Nice job. I am gonna try it on a tundra

[@hamishlovesit4731]

Thanks

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@hamishlovesit4731 you're welcome!!

[@fazalmaboodkhan567]

So we dont need to go to mechanic

[@DavidBalser-g6k]

I tried this twice. I have the exact same issue but only turning left one a switch back road. Please I need your help. NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE!!!!!!

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@DavidBalser-g6k I haven't heard of anyone saying they had to change the method but I did mention in the video that sometimes it takes more than 8 times to reset but if you saw the dash lights do the same thing mine did then it reset. Another person; gomez, replied and said theirs was in left turns too and this method worked for them. Maybe you have an issue with a wheel speed sensor wire getting pulled in left turns.

[@RB-er2li]

I screwed up possibly as I couldn’t reach the plug easily in my 4Runner and didn’t complete process. Now all the lights are on and it’s saying the speed sensor is disconnected. Should I try same process again will it clear this?

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

@RB-er2li I can't say for sure but it might be best to disconnect the battery for a bit and then reconnect it and try the process again. I am not familiar with whether not finishing the peocess entirely in 1 try creates an issue that can't be undone by trying again. My 1st thought would be to try again. In my experience I didn't get a chance to see it not work then try again, mine worked the very 1st time, which I was recording as I did it in my video.

[@Bloodschism]

Speed sensor shouldn't have anything to do with calibration.