I just had my rack and pinion replaced tonight by a mechanic friend of mine at work. I bought my 2005 XB as a salvage that was 'fixed' for the most part. It did have a kink in the steering, which is why I bought a new R&P. He just phoned me to say it was alarming after about 40 MPH, with the light showing a car with 'squiggly lines'. He went over everything again, have the proper amount of power steering fluid in....I didn't get a manual with the car, so I am clueless. ANyone have experience with this particular alarm/code light? Or can you point me to a knowledgable person who can help? I don't have a Scion dealer in my town, in fact it is over 200 miles in any direction to a Scion dealer.

 

Sounds like it ia something with the stability control. mayby one of the sensors on one of the wheels is reading wrong.
When one wheel is going at a different speed this will go off.

 

I had him disconnect the batt cable for 15 minutes, then hook it back up. He said it didn't come back on, so we'll see. I will pick it up tomorrow, then see for myself. I really need to get a service manual! Next, I need an alignment and new tires and hopefully it will be a bit smoother. Right now, the front tires are shot, & it needs an alignment. I love the **** outta this thing, despite the harsh ride since I bought it. Can't wait to get it smooooth. Thanks for the reply and any future replies about this. Thanks guys!

 

it is the stability control the sensors on the wheel are for the abs there is a steering wheel sensorfor ya and pitch that how the stabilty control works.that sensor might be damaged.