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VSC + CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 24k CAR.

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Old 06-07-09, 08:34 AM
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This just happened to me recently. When the dealer checked it, they found it was a blown fuse. After replacing the fuse, everything was fine.
Old 06-07-09, 10:40 AM
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VSC sensor? scary.. i was about to say, in my 2nd gen. GS, VSC+check engine=spark plug replacement
Old 06-07-09, 03:33 PM
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Yep i had the same issue with that also.. Bring it to the dealership, it takes about a hour or 2 to get it fix. You shouldnt be driving around with it on, cause thats the vehicle Stability control. GET IT FIX ASAP!!
Old 06-07-09, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by joeker
VSC sensor? scary.. i was about to say, in my 2nd gen. GS, VSC+check engine=spark plug replacement
Originally Posted by Phil888
Yep i had the same issue with that also.. Bring it to the dealership, it takes about a hour or 2 to get it fix. You shouldnt be driving around with it on, cause thats the vehicle Stability control. GET IT FIX ASAP!!
I said this earlier in the thread, but it bears repeating.

The check VSC light comes on because the VSC system is automatically disabled whenever the check engine light comes on. IT DOES NOT MEAN THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM.

There are many conditions that trigger the check engine light. Many of those reasons, from a loose gas cap to a flakey oxygen sensor may increase the amount of pollution the vehicle is emitting, but not effect the safety or driveability of the vehicle.
Old 07-01-09, 09:37 PM
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I just had this happen to me on the way to work today. I tightened the gas cap and will be waiting to see if it goes away. I will probably also be going to autozone to see what the codes are. Hopefully this is the problem since my warranty just ended.
Old 07-01-09, 11:02 PM
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happened to me when i took my air filter out to install my HIDs - i turned on the car to test the bulbs and i got the VSC check engine... after i plugged it back in and drove it for a bit it went away...

best idea is to go to the dealer if it isn't the gas tank or this option. if you arent under warrantee it'll cost you a bit, or find someone with a computer to reset it
Old 07-01-09, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Bichon
If the light is on steady and the car drives alright, I wouldn't be too concerned about driving it. The thing you have to be concerned about is a flashing check engine light. I wouldn't drive it if the light starts flashing.
this man speaks truth, I had a customer get denied warranty cause they continued to drive with the check engine light flashing....
Old 07-02-09, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jc86
happened to me when i took my air filter out to install my HIDs - i turned on the car to test the bulbs and i got the VSC check engine... after i plugged it back in and drove it for a bit it went away...

best idea is to go to the dealer if it isn't the gas tank or this option. if you arent under warrantee it'll cost you a bit, or find someone with a computer to reset it
I may have to check that. I was changing out the bulbs earlier today and took the airfilter out. Weird. I did it before and didn't get the CEL light. Thanks for the info.
Old 07-02-09, 02:38 PM
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it happened to me after it snowed. my car was parked on the driveway and when i turned it on my car shook. then the vsc light came on. i called the dealership and the girl told me to check the gas cap and it'll go away on its own in a few days, otherwise i'd have to wait a week for an open appointment.

then i called my friend who works inside, he told me he'd get me in as soon as i came..so i thought it was bad.apparently it isn't?
Old 07-02-09, 04:50 PM
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^^^^^^^^^^^ LOL, the car shook? Maybe it was just cold, :::Buuuuurrrrrr:::
Old 07-03-09, 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by dat-is350
I may have to check that. I was changing out the bulbs earlier today and took the airfilter out. Weird. I did it before and didn't get the CEL light. Thanks for the info.
good luck! i turned on and off the car twice, then it went away.
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