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| Silver 2004 Toyota Highlander Left Front View |
On my 2004 Toyota Highlander the slip indicator light
flashes when the speed reaches >20 mph or so and I can’t drive any
faster, it feels like the brakes are holding the car back. Only the slip indicator light is lit on the dashboard. The dealer says it is a $2700 repair but I find that hard to believe. Please help.
Answer: If the light is flashing, either the traction control
or the stability control system is operating. It THINKS it is working
normally, so it is very possible that there is a ring loose or cracked,
or a problem in a sensor as has been noted. If it is a 2WD model, just
turn the system off with the TRAC OFF button located by your right knee.
If it is 4WD, there is no switch. For $2700, they obviously think the
problem is in the ABS/VSC/TRAC pump/module, and are recommending
replacement. If that is true, then the real question
comes down to, “Is it worth $2700 for that system to work?” If the
answer is no, just disconnect the unit. It is located on the right
fender behind the headlight, and it will have a bunch of metal brake
lines running to it. If you can get it disconnected, it won’t work, but
the brakes will work normally (WITHOUT ABS, VSC OR TRAC!)
Also, if there is a buzzer that goes off at the same time the VSC light comes on, there is a TSB on that condition and you may need to bring it to the dealer’s attention, as it is not that expensive a repair.
Also, if there is a buzzer that goes off at the same time the VSC light comes on, there is a TSB on that condition and you may need to bring it to the dealer’s attention, as it is not that expensive a repair.
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