4th Gen 4Runner Traction Control Delete Switch Installation - Toggle Mod VSC Off 2003-2009

This video shows the installation of a switch that turns the traction control off and on for a 2003-2009 4th gen 4Runner. I am using this to snow drift and for winter autocross!
I bought the switch and additional wire at AutoZone.

[@gregcurlett2054]

THE BEAST 😂✊ha, kick ass, I love this mod. I've been thinking of doing it to my 2007 V6 and this is probably the best video and most thorough demo of how to I've found so far. Thanks for sharing and whenever I get around to doing it this is my go to for the install!

[@Bobby12many]

Greetings from Waukesha! Really enjoying your videos. Well shot, concisely narrated and you keep it interesting. Currently on the hunt for my 4th Gen V8 Limited unicorn now, and your videos will surely aid me in the future when I start upgrading.

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Hi Bobby! The MKE hub! Thank you for the compliments. 4th gen V8s are elusive but awesome. Maybe you can find a clean one from down south. Good luck with your build; hopefully see you around town

[@dimaguila1]

I also have a 2008 4runner, and I was fortunate to have a factory traction control switch on my truck that I can turn off traction control. Great video for people who don't have that option like I do.

[@EnigmaEngineering]

I should have just bought that switch :)

[@Nolliewoodasdf]

My 4 runner has those light on all the time no mods. Lucky me

[@krynicalg3825]

Haha

[@CatchingDinosaurs]

same same

[@revolutionunderground]

Sounds like you need a zero point reset

[@velocity800]

what's the downside or risk of disabling the vsc?

[@velocity800]

my 2007 don't have that red wire on the master cylinder. is that possible? mine is sr5 4wd V6

[@codydakota95]

Third 4Runner video in a row, definitely subscribing, great content! I don’t even own a 4Runner haha

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Lol thanks Cody. There will be more coming!! Virtual 4Runner

[@thomasheflin6799]

this is a underated youtube channel in my opinion

[@EnigmaEngineering]

I could not agree more

[@nofyfb123]

Use a momentary switch/button - it does the same thing, and ABS, etc. remains disabled until the engine is restarted but you won't forget to turn the switch on. Usually you need to disable ABS for a particular short trip like up an icy hill but not constantly.

[@johngriffin2921]

Awesome videos man! Been waiting for some quality instructional videos for the v8 4Runner. Nice work 👍

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Thanks so much John! I'll keep it up

[@Suprakid23]

If anyone is ever in a pinch and hasn't done the switch yet. You can always disconnect one of the front wheel speed sensors. The connector is by the front shock under the hood. Driver side is by the fuse box easy to reach.

[@BadAdsRealShop]

Does that affect your speedometer? Assuming yes?

[@josebelloso6494]

I don't want to see the lights when I turn it on. Could it be that with this video I eliminate the lights?

[@LuuZilla]

Would love to see you do a full led conversation on the dashboard, center console, cup holder, 4wd switch window auto switch

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Great suggestion! Taking notes. A few of my HVAC bulbs are out so it is an impending job

[@tonyzuccaro2764]

@@EnigmaEngineering cool that I found your channel. I got a 2005 that I’m planing on doing a “level” with the bilsteins in January. Currently sitting in my 4 runner that’s powering my sump pump from it’s outlet as the power went out again. 4runner saving me from a flooded basement!

[@IBRAKEFORBEDROCK]

I just unplug that connector when I go off road or in the snow. I was under the impression, the 07 - 09 had factory disable switches.

[@INJESUSNAME7]

I tried this but the noise didnt go away . Do you know about this problem 03 Forerunner, it sounds like the front hubs are locked or bad axel bearings , like it stuck in a lower gear.

[@caden3ds]

Worked on my 2006 v6 runner

[@daniel-davis]

I got an 03 4th gen V8 4Runner and this video helped a lot thanks!

[@malick469]

Did it work?

[@chrisruggieri7345]

You need some Jba UCAs bro that ball joint angle is gnarly

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Looks like my bank account is taking another hit!!

[@JD-hy6yc]

Not necessary on mine. My bad O2 sensors are keeping it in limp mode!

[@derekreiser4741]

same here bud

[@maplethecasita3440]

Great video! I'm going to give it a go on my 03' V8.

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Do it! It is a fun mod

[@TheEvilDead44]

there is another way of doing this so you dont have to restart the engine everytime. its a little bit more in depth and requires you to splice a wire at the abs ecu module under the glovebox.

[@levsheppard2859]

the only way.

[@rexburg22re]

Link?

[@alcopower5710]

@@rexburg22re ......yes link please

[@coc0_nut6993]

@@rexburg22re this is probably it kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHuwiaSondBnpq8

[@coc0_nut6993]

@@alcopower5710 this is probably it kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHuwiaSondBnpq8

[@matthewjack9950]

Thanks. I have exact 4runner works perfect

[@wesleyirek1924]

Ready for drifting!!!!

[@EnigmaEngineering]

I neglected to mention that my friend drives a stingray with winter tires!

[@paranrs]

Nice job! This is also a great mod for Florida sand.

[@drewdavidson5501]

Looking forward to seeing the Bilstein install, nice video, if you were just going to be drifting in the snow could you have just put the center locker on and that would disable vsc?

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Hi Drew, thanks, great comment. Working on the 5100 video this weekend! Yes, locking the center diff turns the VSC off. I tried that last year autocrossing - it felt a little weird having both wheels spinning the same rate, not sure yet if it helped or hurt - but the toggle switch will make it easier to compare the two

[@BadAdsRealShop]

Great video, very helpful and I appreciate you!

[@sinclairkyle1]

Good and clear instructional video! Just curious if you'd know if it would be any different for later year models

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Hi Kyle - I think this can be different for later year models. You might have to try a different color wire. I heard it is a white wire for later generations that do not have the red wire. Thanks for your comment!

[@INJESUSNAME7]

What could be wrong w/ 2003 Forerunner the sound of the Active Control System engaged is loud ?

[@clayross6765]

Awesome mod and awesome video!

[@iwantoffroad]

thanks for the video. super useful in sand.

[@staticclutch9932]

Haha you call yours the beast as well I’m thinking about doing this and a few other things to mine once I get my Doug thorleys

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Ha ha yes!! The name fits 4th gens well. The Doug Thorleys absolutely rip

[@matthewbowman7318]

Does interrupting the signal have any other effect beyond disabling traction control and abs?

[@txnhb]

I had a shop install the Bilstein's all around and got my 4th gen back with these lights on. Did that happen after you put in the new shocks also?

[@mikhailtkachuk1754]

Just watched another video. It’s actually the black/white wire. Oooh, almost messed up there.

[@troybabs]

Hey man thank you for this tutorial. Big help! I hope to do this on my 2007 V8 soon. Question, Can I flick the VSC switch off while driving, (for when I hit ice on hills), or do I have to be in idling in park to disable it first?

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Hi Troy! no problem. Do it!! You can flick the VSC switch and turn it off while driving. But, in order to get the VSC back on, you have to be stopped and restart the vehicle

[@troybabs]

@@EnigmaEngineering Perfect. Good to know that. Thanks for the reply back. Cheers

[@graysonscott7209]

Hey , what was the wire color for your 2007? Mines an 07 as well and doesn't have a red wire

[@diegonava5883]

@@graysonscott7209 you figured it out? Because I have the same problem

[@graysonscott7209]

@@diegonava5883 white/black wire

[@malick469]

I know you said its a 2008 but its the old look, what year is it actually? I ask because i have a 2004 gx and would like to do similar

[@ghulmalhooti618]

Best video Step by step

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Thanks Ghulm!

[@osmanalvarado6940]

Just did this on my 2007 4Runner 2wd and didn’t work for me. The only difference that I should point out is that I use a 18 gauge regular speaker wire to connect the switch and the master ABS module connector. I make sure that the cable that interrump the circuit was connected to the ground on the switch. Maybe this doesn’t work for 2wd or I need something else. Would appreciate some help.

[@Downtownmtb]

Doesn’t look like ‘08 headlights :-/ did you put a pre-facelift front on that 2008? Thanks for the video though!

[@DavitGiorgadze]

Nice video. Please tel me, you are disabling always on A-TRAC system, yes?

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Thank you David! I do not think I have A-TRAC on mine - but I would assume this would disable it. Maybe mine is an older version of A-TRAC. I usually have the VSC turned ON. I only disable it when I want to make the car drift or I am autocrossing it

[@DavitGiorgadze]

@@EnigmaEngineering 2001-2022 4Runner had 1st gen A-TRAC and you have A-TRAC II, which is always on at 4LO, before 2500rpm. 4th gen 2009 4Runner TE was first 4Runner which has always-off, and you have ON (engage) button, like FJ and Like 5th Gens do.

[@ExploreWyoming]

My wheel speed sensor went out and I haven’t fixed it

[@josebelloso6494]

I have a question, my 4runner does not turn off those 3 lights, change speed sensors and the problem still continues. my question is that by doing that I eliminate the lights mine is a limited 6v model help

[@rooseveltdelanocoffy8633]

Good Jog Engineer Enigma

[@haxandrew4404]

So what purpose is there really for doing this? Where can it help? Just interested as I personally don’t care to drift but looking for kids to help with offroading or safety or maximizing the use of the truck

[@EnigmaEngineering]

The default traction control prevents acceleration, so if you are sliding, the car just actuates the brakes, essentially just slowing the car down. But, if you are trying to get the car to pitch sideways and drift/powerslide, you need to use throttle to make the car rotate or prevent it from rotating. This switch turns off the traction control, allowing the driver much more control of the vehicle in low traction situations. Even in autocrossing/racing, unless you have a modern car with advanced traction control, the VSC on older cars like the 4Runner prevents optimum speeds because it activates any time a tire is slipping, which is basically all of the time while on a track

[@devincrosby1594]

Way easier and cleaner to just T into the red/blue wire on the 4wd ecu under the glovebox and ground it with a switch, then you don't need to run wires to you engine bay or cut any wires.

[@hotmaillaptop]

Hey Devin, I heard the way you mention only works for the 2003-2004 models, is that true?

[@EnigmaEngineering]

I try to avoid messing with the ECU wiring harness as much as possible. Unless I'm installing O2 sims that is

[@cruizinmax4017]

great stuff! subscribed.

[@danielcastanaza5312]

coming from a GX470 platform here. essentially the same set up except the wire color is different. how can I identify which one I need to tap into? (BTW awesome simple and straightforward video)

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Hi Daniel! A few comments further down talk about newer 4Runners that have different wire colors. They might be able to help you out. Thank you so much!

[@Andrew-vl8dd]

If I leave the kill switch on and turn the car off and back on again will it automatically turn off or do I need to cycle and turn the kill switch off before turning the car off then back on when I turn the car on?

[@Aperturexplorer]

Does the VCS and Trac Off lights go on when you shift to drive when the switch is not activated? Mine is doing that. When you do activate the switch it still does those and also turns on the abs light

[@justingillin]

Not seeing the location of the sensor on my 06 v6

[@mikhailtkachuk1754]

Question! I have 2008 sport model awd, and instead of the three wires like yours has, mine has only two wires, one is green and the other one is white with black stripe. Which one do I cut into? I’m assuming it’s the green one, but I’m only guessing at this point.

[@ReidSchweiger]

i just ran into that same issue. did it end up being the green one?

[@josiahknowlen9704]

Hi there, no need for a ground with tapping into the ABS wiring? Seeing some other process going into the ECU and they do ground, wondering if that's caused any issue for you?

[@31986dms]

I did this years ago. I've only disabled the VSC probably 5 times. After I did this mod my brake booster motor went it....Related? IDK, but $4000 repair if you can't do it yourself...I'm hoping it was just coincidence. I have heard where certain models have had trouble with the brake booster motors. The brake booster motor cost me $400 new and it was very difficult to replace at least for me.

[@turn-the-leaf5004]

I actually have a question about the vsc! Both mine are on but not the ABS and I don't know why

[@elcomandante4029]

So my '06 4Runner V8 2wd drive, the VSC light doesn't want to shut off and it doesn't have a switch. Will I be able to keep that light off by installing this switch, it's not four-wheel drive. Seems like many have this problem and your video makes it sound too easy. Hope it is tho.

[@EnigmaEngineering]

It sounds like you VSC system is disabled due to some problem probably. You should get your OBD port scanned by a shop and see if they can get you some answers!

[@jrennish]

Hey a bit late but some obd scanners can cause the vsc lights to come on and disable the vsc. This is due to the multi protocols being sent to the car from the scanner before it syncs to the proper protocol for 2 way communication and erases the “zero” function of the vsc so it’s shuts off. Dealer can re set the zero function ( most likely for a charge ) and there are some videos of other ways to do it.

[@ericschroeder6274]

I have a 08' SR5. Does this turn off ABS? On ice, my ABS throws in the towel and doesn't want to stop.

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Yes - this turns off ABS. The ABS in 4th gens isn't very good on ice. "Threshold braking" with no ABS is much better than the ABS in a lot of cases

[@Shannon997S]

Hello, my 07 V8 sport does not have that pressure switch on the revisor, can you please advise on where I would tap in? TIA

[@alexwhitney1841]

That's what i',m wondering too

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Scroll down in the comments. @Ryan B figured out there was a white and a green wire on his and the white wire worked

[@brutaljmestas]

Is there an OEM VSC switch? I only ask because I believe my 06’ V8 Sport Edition has that option. Whipping donuts with it off is a blast!

[@levsheppard2859]

www.ch4x4.com/product/ch4x4-toyota-push-switch-vsc-symbol/ this is the one i used, and have it mounted in the blank switch space behind the shifter and between the front seats. i call it "the fun switch"

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Awesome button, thanks! I am not aware 4th gens ever came with the button from the factory

[@levsheppard2859]

@@EnigmaEngineering the blank slot enxhists yes..... However the switch itself does nit exhist from the factory. U need to wire the 'correct' vsc switch mod first.

[@salsa83]

Does this work with full time 4wd GX470?

[@sebastiangracia3111]

I forgot to screw the gas cap on my 2005 4runner v8 sport, it turned traction off permanently lol

[@meelad88]

I have the 06 V6 and it has two wires (white and green), which one to cut?

[@GerardoOquendo]

Any updates? I’m thinking on doing this to mine as well v6 also.

[@ryanb7008]

White wire, just did it to my 07

[@ryanb7008]

You do have to mess with which wire goes where for it to work, but it works perfectly, only the light on the switch dose not turn on

[@meelad88]

@@ryanb7008 GREAT! thank you

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Oops - sorry on the delay, looks like @Ryan B got you though!

[@ranchoelquetzal7492]

Is this only for the v8 or for the v6 too

[@EnigmaEngineering]

I think it will work for the V6 too

[@erwindecastro9694]

ATRAC is probably also disabled

[@mikeschmidt8453]

I just put mine in 4 High and then lock the differential

[@Dave_Lakin]

Could you just unplug it when you want it off and plug it back in when you want it back on? Or would that damage the computer?

[@EnigmaEngineering]

Yes, I think this would work. I don't think you would damage anything. I usually am driving long distances to large open spaces in blizzards, so sometimes I want the VSC on/off but I don't want to get outside the vehicle. I believe the pressure switch is related to the ABS system, which the VSC uses to control wheel spin. So disconnecting the pressure switch kicks off ABS which in turn disables the VSC system

[@aleksey826]

Man can you make a video about break controller?

[@EnigmaEngineering]

The v8 4th gen comes standard with an electrical connector for a brake controller - does yours have this?

[@aleksey826]

@@EnigmaEngineering if it standard equipment it should be there. Thanks

[@gavinhart446]

This is actually a 2003-2005 4runner haha

[@topflight5592]

That’s not a 2008 4Runner, I know from the grill and the intake manifold.

[@taliesinangling3564]

He knows its an 04

[@ssjher9941]

2008? 4runner? Dont look like it but nice 4runner tho

[@EnigmaEngineering]

This is a 2004 - it has HID retrofitted projector headlights though so it might look newer

[@natethalhamer143]

Will this work for a v6

[@EnigmaEngineering]

I think so

[@scottmele339]

All u have to do is hold the VSC switch for 3-4 second's and it turns the traction control off. Just sayin.

[@dannybarrera437]

What vsc switch

[@31986dms]

That's a V6 luxury switch.

[@MaliciousMonster]

@@31986dms no my v8 has it it was in the limited only i believe

[@DeweyC0x]

Can confirm No VSC switch in my 03 V8 Limited

[@MaliciousMonster]

@@DeweyC0x mine is an 08 maybe it was only added after the face lift

[@ckong46]

You should of said which wire goes to which on the back of the switch. You wasn't informative on that part! Had to watch another video on KZbin and dude described which wire goes on the switch connectors at the back of the switch.

[@davyhamm3149]

what video did you watch that further explained which wire it is? Or do you happen to know which wire it is? it seems to be the lowermost wire on the plug right?

[@sarahshep592]

Pull abs fuse

[@Kabul.streetview]

Don't try it's fake