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If you need to reset the VSC lights, its should be the 5th one over on the top and 4th one over on the bottom- from left to right looking at the plug.

When done right it enters your cars navi into a diagnostic mode.

Once you set the paperclip in, turn the ignition to on and pump the brakes 8 times quickly in less than 5 secs. This should reset the VSC. You should then see VSC check ok. If it did not work you will still see the codes.

enjo

Thank you. I had had it all reset by the time i got this but have taken note.

mba62

I have this problem now. I have a 08 460 and The lights came on I think after I change the battery out. PRIOR to driving the vehicle 60 miles to the dealer for the check out, I asked if I needed to have it towed; they replied no, you can drive it. Lexus called me 3 days later and said it would cost me $6500 to have repaired. I went to pick the vehicle up and they were pushing me to get it repaired at that time. However, something just didn't seem right. In fact the service guy said that my insurance would even pay for the repair because it was a safety issue. After much debate with them I decided to take the vehicle for a second opinion. Once I got the vehicle and left the dealership, I noticed that the vehicle was pulling hard to the left when I brake. It definitely wasn't doing that. I returned to the dealer and told them what was going on. They insisted that I get the repair done. I have since talked with several mechanics who thinks, it could be several things to include the abs sensor in the hub assembly gone bad. When I read your post this morning, I thought i would share my experience and perhaps get a remedy from someone who has already gone through this. I will gladly take any recommendations that would lead to a resolution.

Thanks,

Dade305

$6500?!?
Looks like they tried to get you to replace your abs actuator and maybe also your pump.. i guess maybe some pads and rotors as well..plus labor, gratuity, and extra gratuity lol. I'm not sure about insurance but maybe your warranty company (if you have one) will cover the expenses. If so, LET THEM DO IT, you have an early year LS460 and most likely will need to upgrade to an LS600 actuator anyways (like me ). ALTHOUGH, It might not be the culprit if a battery threw the error message. Just make sure to get a new battery when they are finished and get the code reset done.

P.S. I really pray that Lexus recalls this FLAGSHIP's actuator that almost made me crash. If you don't replace the actuator, your pump will eventually short out unexpectedly and you will not be able to stop! NHTSA complaint filed! I now have to buy a new pump AND actuator assembly out of pocket!

P.S.S. I paid $1600 for the pump + i'm still looking at another $1400 for the LS600 actuator assembly (includes accumulator) on top of whatever labor is (im getting the parts put on at a different shop but might still need to go to a dealer for code reset once installed) Good Luck!

Vansibel

I can confirm that this issue can be caused by the battery and nothing related to the brake themselves. From another thread:

dlbuckls10

Useful information.

Doublebase

Yeah but the guy changed his battery out, so his problem started with a new battery. I've replaced my battery before, and so have many others...it doesn't cause your brake system to go haywire.

Are the two connected? Did someone do something wrong when replacing the battery? Is there a relearn process? Personally I think if everything else is operating fine...car accelerates properly, shifts fine, no check engine lights, no radio problems...then something is wrong with the brake system. And the pull he is experiencing is another sign.

I hope to god I never have to deal with this problem; I have looked into used ABS units and they are out there at a much discounted price, but they too will most likely fail. And I have heard of others having to replace these units more than once. There are companies that rebuild ABS actuators, but you have to ship the part and wait for it to be returned...not exactly practical unless you have another car.

Ledfam

Jack111

How do you that? Please details.