VSC / TRAC defeating - is anyone closer?
03-01-2005, 12:37 PM
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Simon,
From my writeup:
The actual switch is what came with my 4Runner as a foglight switch from the factory. When I installed the Hella 4000s, I purchased two matching rocker switches from Toyota to activate the factory fogs and the new Hellas. I came across the old switch the other day as I was preparing to wire the TRAC mod. You can probably find these all day long at junk yards or just buy a new one from one of the online dealers I listed earlier in the thread. I'll see if I can find the part#.
Andreas
From my writeup:
For what its worth, I made my own "TRAC OFF" label by scanning the factory TRAC OFF switch, darkening the image, and printing it on a standard mailing label. A few coats of satin polyurethane spray on the actual rocker portion, and it looks pretty damn nifty.
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03-05-2005, 04:27 PM
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OK... After reading the entire thread, can I assume the same AndyMod will work on my '01 Sequoia? Has anybody done it to a Sequoia yet? Sorry if I missed it. Alot of reading in one sitting!!! Thanks
03-06-2005, 02:53 AM
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Here is a quote from a Sequoia owner I posted on the first page of this thread:
I think that if you identify the fluid pressue sensor connector on your master cylinder, you can probably duplicate the ANDYMOD™ and have like results.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Andreas
"I unplugged a sensor on the brake master cylinder. This disabled the VSC and traction control but the ABS functions normally. On the Sequoia it was the sensor farthest forward and on the bottom of the master cylinder. If I was to wire in a toggle switch to one of the wires at the sensor I could select off or on."
Let me know if you have any questions.
Andreas
03-06-2005, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by aowRS
Here is a quote from a Sequoia owner I posted on the first page of this thread:
I think that if you identify the fluid pressue sensor connector on your master cylinder, you can probably duplicate the ANDYMOD™ and have like results.
Let me know if you have any questions.
I think that if you identify the fluid pressue sensor connector on your master cylinder, you can probably duplicate the ANDYMOD™ and have like results.
Let me know if you have any questions.
03-06-2005, 09:06 AM
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See if the dealer can point out the fluid pressure sensor... take a pic and post it if you can, If dosen't look anything like the 4Runner from what I've seen. Can't figure out which one it is on my '01 Sequoia. Good Luck!
03-06-2005, 10:33 AM
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Questions:
I'm reading further into the 2003 repair manual ... (component diagrams on pp 32-11; 32-37; and 32-57) what does "Skid Control" refer to? As in "Skid Control ECU Assembly" and "Skid Control ECU Connector". This ECU device is under the dash, behind the instrument panel junction box and one of the connectors has 4 inline connectors on it as if to suggest one for each wheel. In addition, there is a VSC Buzzer Connector linked to this ECU. I'll see if I can find reference to it in the wiring manual as I'm wondering if "skid control" is this TRAC system and pulling that connector effectively cripples the system? (Another question for the dealer I guess).
03-06-2005, 01:09 PM
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I would be very leery about asking any of these questions of the dealer. Think about it - you are asking the dealer to help you disable sefety-related systems on your truck. My guess is that most would not help in any way.
Take the time to comb through this whole thread. There are many wiring diagrams posted that are specific to the 3rd and 4th Gen 4Runners.
Andreas
Take the time to comb through this whole thread. There are many wiring diagrams posted that are specific to the 3rd and 4th Gen 4Runners.
Andreas
03-06-2005, 03:12 PM
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Andreas,
I appreciate your concern, but all I'm looking for, in discussions with a techie at a dealership, is information regarding a feature that is available on some 4Runners and not others -- A TRAC off switch. I don't anticipate receiving much guidance from them and asking a few questions certainly won't hurt. In all honestly, I highly doubt they would even understand the ANDYMOD™ let alone realize that TRAC is not disabled when VSC is.
I appreciate your concern, but all I'm looking for, in discussions with a techie at a dealership, is information regarding a feature that is available on some 4Runners and not others -- A TRAC off switch. I don't anticipate receiving much guidance from them and asking a few questions certainly won't hurt. In all honestly, I highly doubt they would even understand the ANDYMOD™ let alone realize that TRAC is not disabled when VSC is.
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03-07-2005, 04:25 AM
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Chris,
Maybe I misunderstood you. If so, my apologies. If your '03 does not have a TRAC OFF switch, someone posted earlier in the thread that his does and that you should be able to retrofit the switch. Check back a few pages in the thread.
Andreas
Maybe I misunderstood you. If so, my apologies. If your '03 does not have a TRAC OFF switch, someone posted earlier in the thread that his does and that you should be able to retrofit the switch. Check back a few pages in the thread.
Andreas
03-07-2005, 06:17 AM
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Andreas:
No offence taken. From what I've read on this topic, the 4x2 4th gen may have a TRAC off switch. Or maybe the Limited version due to some other reason such as the air lift in the rear. It wasn't an 'option' on the sport ed. in the sense that it be listed on a check sheet. I'll find out more shortly.
No offence taken. From what I've read on this topic, the 4x2 4th gen may have a TRAC off switch. Or maybe the Limited version due to some other reason such as the air lift in the rear. It wasn't an 'option' on the sport ed. in the sense that it be listed on a check sheet. I'll find out more shortly.
03-09-2005, 09:06 AM
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Well I got my switch mounted for the trac/VSC off. I didn't get the toyota factory switch so it doesn't look at professional, but a $3 rocker switch from Radio Shack works just fine. The whole process took ahout a half an hour.
03-12-2005, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by aowRS
Simon,
Toyota part# 550-35976.
Andreas
Toyota part# 550-35976.
Andreas
Which site did you order the switch from? i look online at various toyota parts sites, couldn't find it...
03-12-2005, 02:34 PM
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I believe it was www.toyota-parts.com. Shoot them an email directly. I think the guy's name was Greg. I posted the info somewhere deep in this thread.
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03-14-2005, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by aowRS
Yeah funny man - you're right. But my engine is bigger than yours! Take that.
Andreas
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:cry: :cry: :cry:
