matthewis

So if i wanna swap my skid ecu to be able to turn off the traction control , do i need a new harness ?
i guess i need :
Skid e.c.u
tcs switch

i didnt check behind the panel, but is there already a harness for that ???
i cant seem to be able to get that info on all the forums they talked about it

is250 2006 AWD

MikeFig82

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I've think I've seen it once. I could be mistaken though. Search for ECT button on the forums. Should be multiple threads on this subject.

MikeFig82

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Ok I think I found it. Look at post #4. Might give you the answers your looking for.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ol-module.html

matthewis

yeah i didnt saw anything about the wirring or switch on this one. First thread ive checked

Gville350

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If I remember back years ago when I was looking to purchase a 2007 "skid module", I believe the "VT" model on the label on the module is what is needed :

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-LEXUS-...EXFv:rk:4:pf:0

I could be wrong since this was going off memory from years ago; but there are MANY cheaper "V9" options on eBay, but the above is the cheapest "VT" option.

mike33

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I did this on my 2006 is350 when I had it, there is no need to change any wiring harness or switch, Just simply replace the skid control ecu which is located in the glove box, very simple swap... As Gville350 states, you must purchase the ''VT'' model skid control.

matthewis

nice thanks for the info, so after to turn the traction control off i need to hold the snow button, thats mostly what im wondering

mike33

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No, you hold the vsc button down,,, With the updated skid control holding it down for 3 sec disables both trac and vsc and will stay off until the car
is restarted. Your current skid control only disables trac until 30mph and then turns it back on automatically, also by pressing the vsc button.

matthewis

well im not sure what is the vsc button because the only one i have is the "pwr/ect/snow"(sorry i look dumb i know lol) . The only way to desactivate the TC would be to do the pedal dance . I dont care if it goes back after 30mph its mostly when i get out of a driveway and that theres alot of snow its awfull to get out.

mike33

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Ok, so you must have a manual trans if no vsc switch... Then I believe the pedal dance is the only way to completely disable trac/vsc, but hopefully someone with
a manual trans will jump in and answer.

matthewis

actually its an automatic , but i never saw a 2006 with a vsc switch .

mike33

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Its the button next to and to the left of the snow/sport mode switch, the trac and vsc are deactivated by that same switch.

matthewis

yeah i dont have that button at all on my 06 🤦*♂️🤦*♂️

matthewis

Mine is like this

mike33

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Ok, I'm sorry, I guess the awd does not have that switch... In that case I dont know how the vsc/trc works on the awd, and if its even possible to deactivate.