How to Disable Traction Control and VSC - Page 11

rav4two · 01-16-2013, 07:37 PM

That's unusual. You would think that if something started leaking, it'd keep leaking.

Did the engine overheat when you were doing this? Anything else unusual in your instrument cluster?

GlennB · 01-16-2013, 07:46 PM

Thanks, rav4two, for your response.

In regard to your question, no, nothing out of the ordinary occurred. RPMs never exceeded 3500, and no other indicators flashed or beeped. As I mentioned earlier, I did this for only 2-3 minutes.

After I noticed the leak (I dipped my finger into it and smelled it. It was definitely oil and had no odor.) I put down a piece of cardboard to be sure.

I have new tires which are a rather aggressive all-season but not even close to off road rubber.

Ter0 · 01-30-2013, 02:46 AM

Hi!
Just tried the "brake dance" with my -07 d-cat rav4. Works like a charm. \o/
Now it's fun to drive in snowy Finland! :D

delshin · 02-09-2013, 03:05 PM

I don't know what I'm doing wrong on my 08 rav 4 but I can't get it to shut off. *insert sad face, car won't move

tankd0g · 02-23-2013, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delshin

I don't know what I'm doing wrong on my 08 rav 4 but I can't get it to shut off. *insert sad face, car won't move

Are your brake lights working when you pull the handbrake?

Jaspher · 02-23-2013, 10:07 PM

I have the 2012 2.5 w/ 4WD. I cant seem the disable the VSC. I only have the trac off switch. Basically even with trac off i cant seem to complete a slide without the fuel getting cut off or the brakes kicking in. Very annoying. I wonder if this work on Rav4 with the trac off switch.

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Rickl · 02-23-2013, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaspher

I have the 2012 2.5 w/ 4WD. I cant seem the disable the VSC. I only have the trac off switch. Basically even with trac off i cant seem to complete a slide without the fuel getting cut off or the brakes kicking in. Very annoying. I wonder if this work on Rav4 with the trac off switch.

This video will show how to disable TRAC and VSC

2011 \| Toyota \| RAV4 \| VSC & TRAC Controls \| How To by Toyota City Minneapolis MN - YouTube

And this one might give you a better idea of the purpose of each feature.

2011 \| Toyota \| RAV4 \| VSC and TRAC \| What Is by Toyota City Minneapolis MN - YouTube

Jaspher · 02-23-2013, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickl

Thanks so much. The RAV4 can be a fun vehicle after all. VSC kicking can be quite annoying.

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tankd0g · 02-27-2013, 10:44 PM

Superfast way to do this:

Hand brake on, start car.

Pump brake pedal three times, holding on the third pump.

Pump hand brake three times, holding on the the third pump.
(just to be clear, you now have the hand brake on and the brake pedal pushed down simultaneously)

Pump brake pedal three times.

The TC icon will light on the dash, the system is disabled.

Zero thinking involved, 5 seconds max.

vanib · 02-28-2013, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tankd0g

Superfast way to do this:

Hand brake on, start car.

Pump brake pedal three times, holding on the third pump.

Pump hand brake three times, holding on the the third pump.
(just to be clear, you now have the hand brake on and the brake pedal pushed down simultaneously)

Pump brake pedal three times.

The TC icon will light on the dash, the system is disabled.

Zero thinking involved, 5 seconds max.

Thanks, worked like a charm today.

01-16-2013, 07:37 PM	#101 (permalink)
rav4two Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 2,182 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's unusual. You would think that if something started leaking, it'd keep leaking. Did the engine overheat when you were doing this? Anything else unusual in your instrument cluster? __________________ 2010 Rav4 AWD V6 - Wife's 2007 Civic LX - Daughter's 1996 BMW 328i - Son's 1995 Miata - Daily Driver 2011 Corvette - Unintentional garage queen

01-16-2013, 07:46 PM	#102 (permalink)
GlennB Junior Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks, rav4two, for your response. In regard to your question, no, nothing out of the ordinary occurred. RPMs never exceeded 3500, and no other indicators flashed or beeped. As I mentioned earlier, I did this for only 2-3 minutes. After I noticed the leak (I dipped my finger into it and smelled it. It was definitely oil and had no odor.) I put down a piece of cardboard to be sure. I have new tires which are a rather aggressive all-season but not even close to off road rubber. __________________ 2006 Rav4 Limited

01-30-2013, 02:46 AM	#103 (permalink)
Ter0 Junior Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Finland Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Confirmed-07 d-cat 177 rav4x manual Hi! Just tried the "brake dance" with my -07 d-cat rav4. Works like a charm. \o/ Now it's fun to drive in snowy Finland! :D

02-23-2013, 10:07 PM	#106 (permalink)
Jaspher Senior Member Country: Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Richmond Hill, ON Posts: 270 Thanks: 7 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How to Disable Traction Control and VSC I have the 2012 2.5 w/ 4WD. I cant seem the disable the VSC. I only have the trac off switch. Basically even with trac off i cant seem to complete a slide without the fuel getting cut off or the brakes kicking in. Very annoying. I wonder if this work on Rav4 with the trac off switch. Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App __________________ Jaspher 2012 Rav4 4WD Touring Package w/ Heated Leather Seats - CARDOMAIN 2006 Corolla CE-C w/ leather seats and 17" TRD Wheels - CARDOMAIN

02-09-2013, 03:05 PM	#104 (permalink)
delshin Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't know what I'm doing wrong on my 08 rav 4 but I can't get it to shut off. *insert sad face, car won't move

02-27-2013, 10:44 PM	#109 (permalink)
tankd0g Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Posts: 767 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Superfast way to do this: Hand brake on, start car. Pump brake pedal three times, holding on the third pump. Pump hand brake three times, holding on the the third pump. (just to be clear, you now have the hand brake on and the brake pedal pushed down simultaneously) Pump brake pedal three times. The TC icon will light on the dash, the system is disabled. Zero thinking involved, 5 seconds max.

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