VSC-how do you know when its working..
04-13-06, 07:43 PM
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VSC-how do you know when its working..
I have an IS250 AWD. Today, while exiting off the interstate at 60 mph onto a 25 mph off-ramp (I usually take it at 45-50), when I took my foot off the gas and went into the curve, it felt like the car suddenly downshifted/and or braked on its own. This has happened a couple of other times when I'm going over the crest of a hill on a two lane road at higher speeds--seems like the car drops into a lower gear to slow the car down.
Anyone else experience this? Is it the VSC?
Anyone else experience this? Is it the VSC?
04-14-06, 02:53 AM
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I think I read somewhere that if the light flashes only Traction Control is working, if it flashes and beeps then VSC has kicked in as well.
If you see it flashing, hear the beeps, then feel and hear a crunch - you're in the Armco.
If you see it flashing, hear the beeps, then feel and hear a crunch - you're in the Armco.
04-14-06, 03:22 AM
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if you turn the traction control off, will the car slide? my 2006 LS430 slides a bit but the VSC starts to make it stop slidding, eventhough the traction control is off. does this happen to the IS too?
04-14-06, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by lifeisgood
I have an IS250 AWD. Today, while exiting off the interstate at 60 mph onto a 25 mph off-ramp (I usually take it at 45-50), when I took my foot off the gas and went into the curve, it felt like the car suddenly downshifted/and or braked on its own. This has happened a couple of other times when I'm going over the crest of a hill on a two lane road at higher speeds--seems like the car drops into a lower gear to slow the car down.
Anyone else experience this? Is it the VSC?
Anyone else experience this? Is it the VSC?
Welcome to Russia in winter.
Te VSC works always!!!!!!!! It`s very important device!!!!!!!! for snow drive
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04-14-06, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Andy
I think I read somewhere that if the light flashes only Traction Control is working, if it flashes and beeps then VSC has kicked in as well.
If you see it flashing, hear the beeps, then feel and hear a crunch - you're in the Armco.
If you see it flashing, hear the beeps, then feel and hear a crunch - you're in the Armco.
Accelerating (hard) from a stop on a rainy road I'll see the icon flash, but no beeps. Hanging the tail out (going around turns on a snow covered road) causes the icon to flash and a beep-beep-beep.
04-14-06, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by GSE25
^^ truth. In the snow, I've tried drifting the car, but the vsc beeps me and traction control lights blink..... no fun...
04-14-06, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by GSE25
What you can turn it off on the awd?! Is it the parking brake, foot brake, etc method for the vdim?
04-14-06, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by lifeisgood
I have an IS250 AWD. Today, while exiting off the interstate at 60 mph onto a 25 mph off-ramp (I usually take it at 45-50), when I took my foot off the gas and went into the curve, it felt like the car suddenly downshifted/and or braked on its own. This has happened a couple of other times when I'm going over the crest of a hill on a two lane road at higher speeds--seems like the car drops into a lower gear to slow the car down.
Anyone else experience this? Is it the VSC?
Anyone else experience this? Is it the VSC?
I've noticed it downshift and brake on its own. Usually when I press the brake suddenly. I think its the brake assist. not sure though. It's been raining and stuff, and i have still never seen the vsc light go on. Not that I want to see it. I guess that means I'm not a 'crazy' driver. hahah. jk.
04-14-06, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Vladimir
Welcome to Russia in winter. Te VSC works always!!!!!!!! It`s very important device!!!!!!!! for snow drive
Te VSC works always!!!!!!!! It`s very important device!!!!!!!! for snow drive
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