How to Disable Traction Control and VSC

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[EDIT: A shorter version has been posted here

http://RAV4World.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=24363 ]

I ran across the following in Automobile Mag and wondered if it also worked on the 2006 RAV4 Very Happy

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flyingn · Posted: May 1, 2006, 3:21 am Post subject:

thats sounds like a cruel joke Kelly! after you go thru all that and it does work.. how do you make it active again??
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spwolfx · Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Posts: 375

considering how vsc functions as LSD for 4WD, I really see no point in disabling it. Plus, I tried to drive it hard during rain and I never heard any complains from VSC, despite adding lots of power on twisty mountain roads during rain.

bmorton · Posted: May 1, 2006, 4:52 am Post subject:

Like Kelly's excerpt says, this sort of override for the stability control is only temporary until you turn off the engine. The next time you start out it's back on again. I can see wanting to turn it off occasionally when you want to have some fun.

John E Davies · Posted: May 1, 2006, 7:57 am Post subject:

Anyone have a wiring diagram? All you need to do is interrupt the road speed signal to the computer that controls the center diff lockup. Install a SPST switch and open that circuit and the system "should" stay engaged regardless of vehicle speed.

I haven't tried this, so take this advice with a grain of salt.

Anyone want to experiment?

John Davies
Spokane WA

EDIT: This is wrong, I thought we were talking about traction control. My mistake. JD

spwolfx · Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Posts: 375

why would you leave it on? I suggest you drive it a bit and decide if you really need an switch or not. System works perfectly and a lot more than what you would think.

BlackFlagMN · Posted: May 5, 2006, 2:43 pm Post subject: Confirmed, IT WORKS!

I tried this on my RAV today on my way home from work and it works. Follow the procedure and it will turn off VSC until the car is turned off. I didn't notice any difference driving, but I'm still breaking it in, so I'm not driving it hard at all. I'm sure it will be fun to do someday though just to see how different it acts.

Harold · Posted: May 5, 2006, 6:15 pm Post subject:

Thanks for posting this, its works great! It is something that I have wanted to be able to do since I upgraded from my gocart like 4.1. but had given up all hope. I suggest that this be posted in the mods section.

RAVMAN · Posted: May 6, 2006, 1:16 am Post subject:

inane · Joined: 28 Jun 2006 Posts: 1

hey,

I saw this post, and the complexity involved in disabling the traction control...

I did a lot of research on the VSC ecu & system and came up with a way to disable it,

although its on a Caldina GTT not a RAV4, they are both 4wd toyotas right? so it may be worth testing it out...

A bit easier than the process you have listed there!!

its here: http://caldinafaq.blogspot.com

(dont worry... this isnt spam!!)

karrock · Posted: June 29, 2006, 8:22 pm Post subject:

Anyone brave enough to attempt this surgery yet? Confused

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dj06482 · Posted: June 30, 2006, 7:01 am Post subject:

tblaum · Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Posts: 55 Location: Virginia RAV4

Tried it today just to see the difference, all I can say is get ready to buy new tires soon if you leave it off all the time. This thing will light up the front tires. Twisted Evil

Tim

Turning_Japanese · Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 17

muzzgail · Joined: 19 Jul 2006 Posts: 6 4.3

Kelly's procedure at the top worked every time I tried it in my 06 Rav4. Thanks very much. I got bogged today on a very wet beach and needed this info as nothing would move. I'm ready for the next time.
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