[mustang67408]

On my 2000 XLS both VCS (on and off) lights stay on. Took it to one dealer, he found code C0208, cleared the codes, but lights came back on after 2 weeks. Took it to another dealer, he found code C1208/54 (cause RM746U1) and 'calibrated steering sensor customer to monitor', the lights came back in a week. As a comletely weird observation, the lights seem to come on and stay when the weather gets cooler (mid autumn to mid spring) and less likely to do so during warmer weather!!! The car drives like a dream, but those lighs are annoying! Any suggestions ? Appreciate yoru help ! :ts:

Have the battery checked. They usually fail a load test. This will cause the steering sensor calibration to become out of wack..when the voltage goes below 9v or so.
This is a very common thing, on just about any toyota.

 

[A K]

Have the battery checked. They usually fail a load test. This will cause the steering sensor calibration to become out of wack..when the voltage goes below 9v or so.
This is a very common thing, on just about any toyota.

Hi and thanks for replying ! I actually recently replaced the battery to a new one, but this did not solve the problem ! any other ideas ? Thanks for your time !

PS I read that some get rid of the VSC lights problem by replacing the gas cap. Do you think it *may* work in my case as well ? ? ?

 

[nigeltundra]

I had this identical problem on my '06 Avalon with 22000 miles. The check engine light and the VSC light came on and stayed on. I took it to the dealer and they said it was a bad battery and replaced it under warranty. The lights hadn't come back on as yet but I have only gone from the dealer to home. At the same time I also had the main control module for the power windows went out and my right front speaker blown, all replaced under warranty. I was wondering was the battery the source of all the problems or just coincidence.

 

[mustang67408]

Hi and thanks for replying ! I actually recently replaced the battery to a new one, but this did not solve the problem ! any other ideas ? Thanks for your time !

PS I read that some get rid of the VSC lights problem by replacing the gas cap. Do you think it *may* work in my case as well ? ? ?

There should be a code stored with the VSC light on. What is it?

Nigel tundra: Coincidence

 

[MASTERDIAGNOSISTECH]

Have a 2006 Avalon XLS. After refueling a few weeks ago, Check Engine Light came on along with the VSC light. Dealer replaced O2 Sensor and VSC Sensor. After refueling, both lights came back on. Checked the gas cap and it was on tight. Less than 5,000 miles.

Any ideas on correcting this would be appreciated. 200 miles back to see the dealer.

John

if they did a o2 sensor, I don't think it has anything to do with filling the car up... they prob replaced the wrong sensor,, I wouldn't be suprised...

 

[mustang67408]

Originally Posted by michalke
Have a 2006 Avalon XLS. After refueling a few weeks ago, Check Engine Light came on along with the VSC light. Dealer replaced O2 Sensor and VSC Sensor. After refueling, both lights came back on. Checked the gas cap and it was on tight. Less than 5,000 miles.

Any ideas on correcting this would be appreciated. 200 miles back to see the dealer.

John

What codes did/does it have?
What is a VSC sensor? ( no such thing).
Do you have the part numbers of the parts they changed on your receipt?
I dont understand why they would change an 02 sensor for an EVAP problem.
We need the codes in oreder to assist you more
:ts:

 

[grampps]

Have a 2006 Avalon XLS. After refueling a few weeks ago, Check Engine Light came on along with the VSC light. Dealer replaced O2 Sensor and VSC Sensor. After refueling, both lights came back on. Checked the gas cap and it was on tight. Less than 5,000 miles.

Any ideas on correcting this would be appreciated. 200 miles back to see the dealer.

John

Same car, year, lights 2nd visit They replaced chcol. cannister 1st time. 2nd time was told I overfilled fuel. However lights came on just BEFORE I refuled. They say car "ok" now. We will see.
Grampps

 

[bedeboy]

take it to auto zone for free dignostic code

 

[LifeTech]

I have a 97 XLS and i had the problem of the engine light going off. I had to replace three O2 sensors, but it is still illuminated!! My mechanic told me that there is nothing wrong with the car, so just ignore the light. However, it is kind of annoying!! anyone have a soln?>

old post ..I know.
Shop replaced three 02 sensors needlessly. Problem still exists and your mechanic says the car is fine now. Did he say that before he took your money or afterwards????????

Look for another shop dude!:happy:

 

[mustang67408]

most of the auto parts stores will read the code for you. then post it