I need help...

I was driving home from work tonight in my 05 XB and within about 20 seconds of eachother all three lights VCS-Trac OFF and Check Engine come on..

Im at almost 109k miles..have had all my services done...everythings up to date..Ive even had the Gas tank and filler pipe replaced due to a malfunction..


BUT all in all, ive NEVER had a problem with this car..

WHY now?

Im going to scan the codes tomorrow to see what the problem may be..

Any advice?

 

had all the same and took it to the dealer, car was out of alignment $85 good to go. hope its that simple for ya. good luck

 

Wait, so alignment issues will effect the check engine light? VSC and Trac I could understand.

 

Check for a recall - this sounds like the cam angle sensor problem......

 

could be anything.. get scanned..

 

Same thing happened to my friends box, check every singe fuse, and found out it was the MAF Sensor it was dirty.

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if the check engine goes off, the vsc and track go off too, their on the same circuit, kinda, just have the code read at your local napa, autozone, pepboys etc.

 

Thanks for the replys!
I guess im the lucky one with a father who owns a shop!


He scanned the codes and the onlt one that came up was an emissions code..

you're right, with the engine off the other lights do go off, so those were unable to be read. But now that the codes are clear, i could only wait, drive and see what happens!



Will advise!

thx

 

cool... an EVAP code? or "Catalyst"? (if you know..)

 

Post the code #

 

I'll bet you the second O2 sensor had a bad connection at the plug or something just try plugging and unplugging it with the car off, its under the center console right by the e-brake handle.

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Same here. Alignment fixed my lights!

Jeff

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seriously?! alignment how weird, my alignments off, lil to much camber, and it hasnt gone for me.

 

I know cars with a steering angle sensor will throw lights when its out of whack.. had no idea the box had that..

 

ya i didnt know it had that either, how funny that its tied into the emissions system

 

"I know cars with a steering angle sensor will throw lights when its out of whack.. had no idea the box had that.."

Wow, this is notable. I wonder if all years, 04 & up, have this.....

 

I dunno..
I have only seen the angle sensor in a Hyundai Azzera and the Acura RL. If the alignment is out on those cars, or it isnt calibrated correctly you get TCS/ABS lights.. The xB having one, and also thowing a CEL, is news to me.. I'll check all data later..

 

all data ftw, kinda lol, that program can be a pain

 

^^ lol

Confirmed.. there is a steering angle sensor!! Had no idea.. gotta watch getting alignments done, even though I have performed two myself without issue. The Hyundai and Acura dont let you get away with it, without recalibrating it everytime.

Leave it to Toyota to not make a pansy one, I guess..lol


Doesnt say anything about setting a CEL though, just VSC and ABS

Top - Vehicle
Brakes and Traction Control
. Sensors and Switches - Brakes and Traction Control
. . Steering Angle Sensor
. . . Service and Repair

Service and Repair

REMOVAL

PRECAUTION
Follow the PRECAUTION.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE STEERING SENSOR

Release the 4 claw fittings and remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable.
INSTALLATION

INSTALL STEERING SENSOR

Install the steering sensor to the spiral cable. NOTE:
Install the claw securely.
Do not damage the claw fittings.
ADJUST FRONT WHEEL TO CENTER
ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
INSTALL STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
INSPECT STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY
CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
Check the SRS warning light.
PERFORM VSC SYSTEM CALIBRATION
Perform VSC system calibration.
CHECK ABS WARNING LIGHT
Check the ABS warning light.
CHECK VSC WARNING LIGHT
Check the VSC warning light.

 

Who knew? These cars continue to surprise. The more you know the better they get...

A big thanks much for the info Mr. Street TSE lethal.