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She's Trying To Kill Me
« on: Nov 21, 2008, 06:20:51 AM »
Driving down the freeway at about 75mph and on a very slight left turn and the traction control light comes on and then activates! The rear tires start alternate pulse breaking and I damn near crash because of it! This has happened at least 5 times and always at the same section of highway (Sunol Grade south). I have to think there is obviously something wrong with my traction control sensor.

How can I fix this?
How can I diagnose what the problem is?
How can I disable it?

2001 4Runner 4WD/AWD 3.4L

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Re: She's Trying To Kill Me
« Reply #1 on: Nov 21, 2008, 06:59:46 AM »
do the speed limit  :dunno: did you try that code reader you borrowed and never returned  :headscratch:



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Re: She's Trying To Kill Me
« Reply #2 on: Nov 21, 2008, 07:07:29 AM »
It could be a yaw rate sensor problem.  Back when I worked at Lexus we had a campain to replace those little (but very expensive) sensors.  If they weren't calibrated properly, the car would do as you described.  I would bring it to the dealer.  This doesn't sound like anything you could fix at home.  I think you can disable the system by disconnecting a wheel speed sensor to shut it down, but don't quote me on that (no liability here!).  This will undoubtedly set codes for traction control.
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