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#1962 of 2169 Toyota Sequoia SR5 03 VSC Track/ABS lights by ricjo4611

Nov 12, 2009 (8:47 pm)

I brought my car to the dealer and told me the Yaw Rate Sensor and Skid Control must be replaced from $600 - 1,600. I was surprised about it since I have only 42,000 miles on it. The code is 1223 ABS control system and 1244 deceleration sensor. According to TSB#00303 - vsc Light on condition with diagnostic trouble code C1231 in the skid control computer memory. A modification to the sked control computer logic hwas bee made to prevent this condition, November 18, 2003. I think this is a defective part or system. I have read many problems regarding this...

#1963 of 2169 Toyota Sequoia SR5 03 VSC Track/ABS lights by ricjo4611

Nov 12, 2009 (8:53 pm)

I have the same problem and Toyota dealer will be charging me $600 up to 1,600 to replace the Yaw rate sensor and skid control system. It is rediculous for Toyota cars, and I have only 42,000 miles on it. I have also Toyota Camry and hope it will not be like that. Next time buying cars, I am going for Honda.

#1964 of 2169 RUSTED HOSE CLAMPS by warrant_ero

Dec 15, 2009 (7:43 am)

All,
Just brought my 08 Sequoia Limited back to the dealer to replace about seven rusted hose clamps. It was all very strange, like something had been sprayed on the clamps making them rust. Dealer replaced them.
 
Any one else experience this problem? Only 6K miles on vehicle.

#1965 of 2169 2003 Sequoia rear door handle by vince28

Jan 25, 2010 (12:01 pm)

My 03 rear hatch door handle broke & the door is locked in the closed position. I have ordered the new part however cannot find any detailed instructions in how to properly disassemble the door without damaging it to install the new handle. Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks

#1966 of 2169 Re: 2003 Sequoia rear door handle [vince28] by John9393

Jan 25, 2010 (10:24 pm)

Replying to: vince28 (Jan 25, 2010 12:01 pm)
I had the same problem a few months ago. I googled "Sequoia rear door handle" and found a lot of folks out there with the same problem. It's a bit hard to apply some of the instructions you find without pics... Even if you don't understand everything now, read through and you'll know a few things not to do...
 
This page helped me the most:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_replace_a_broken_rear_door_handle_on_a_2002- _Toyota_Sequoia
 
For me the hardest part was getting the hatch open so I could work on it - and I will say once you get it open, put something over the latch so it can't close again - I kept trying to find a better working position, and closing the hatch again by accident.
 
Good luck!

#1967 of 2169 Re: 2003 Sequoia rear door handle [John9393] by vince28

Jan 27, 2010 (6:30 pm)

Replying to: John9393 (Jan 25, 2010 10:24 pm)
Thank you John. Can you give me any advise on how to properly remove the trim without damaging it

#1968 of 2169 Re: 2003 Toyota Sequoia ABS VSC Problems [tlea] by kgrill

Feb 13, 2010 (1:58 pm)

Replying to: tlea (Oct 29, 2009 8:53 am)
I experienced this problem twice. The first occurrence at 20K and the second at approximately 40K. Both times repaired by the factory warranty at 20K and then the extended warranty at 40K but not before many visits, aggravation and inconvenience.
I will call the above number and report my experience.
 
My 03 has had many electrical/electronic problems as well-rear wiper and washer functions not working, blown front speakers and now, failure of the fan motor to blow the A/C and Heater not to mention a cracked driver side door handle and broken handle on the rear hatch assembly that cost $350 to repair and the vehicle has only 53K miles.
 
I am disappointed in this vehicle and will never buy another Toyota.
 
Ken

#1969 of 2169 Re: 2003 Toyota Sequoia ABS VSC Problems [tlea] by dgut

Feb 14, 2010 (3:39 pm)

Replying to: tlea (Oct 29, 2009 8:53 am)
I also had this problem with our 2001 Sequoia. It happened once, brought it to a dealer they said it was the YAW rate sensor and that it was fixed. Well, it was not. The lights came on and the car pulled, shook, and control was lost. We were on an interstate at 70 mph. It was pure luck that we were in the right lane did not crash as trailer trucks flew by us. I took the car to the dealer where we bought it (it happened again!) and told them I did not want it anymore and never got in it again. This was Fall of 2006. I wrote to Toyota, reported it to the NHTSA. Nothing was done. Toyota denied this was a problem. In light of recent events, I will call the number you provided to file another complaint. You are right, someone will be killed by this defect.

#1970 of 2169 Re: VSC light on problem [husky92] by ricjo4611

Feb 15, 2010 (3:29 pm)

Replying to: husky92 (Sep 07, 2006 2:48 pm)
I have the same problem with my Seqouia SR5 2003. The dealer told me it will cost me about $1600 to replace the computer module. It seems this is really a problem with this model. There was a Transportation Safety Board ruling about this problem. TSB # 00706 VSC related zero point calibration and sensor check. (NHTSA ID # 10022759, april 5, 2006). TSB # 00303 - VSC Ligt on condition with diagnostic trouble code C1231 in the skid control computer memory. A MODIFICATION TO THE SKED CONTROL COMPUTER LOGIC HAS BEEN MADE TO PREVENT THIS CONDITION. "TT (NHTSA ID # 10005246, NOVEMBER 14, 2003). How they made the modification if I bought the vehicle after the modification?

#1971 of 2169 Re: VSC/TRAC Lights by sequoia01 [raydent99] by ricjo4611

Feb 18, 2010 (9:23 pm)

Replying to: raydent99 (Feb 15, 2004 9:58 pm)
I have the same problem with my Toyota Seqouia SR5 VSC Track Off Lights and ABS lights. I filed a complaint with the NHTSB. I think you have to do so also. National Highway Transportation Safety Board.

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