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Toyota Avalon Check Engine Light and VCS Light

10 messages,  Last post on Apr 05, 2012 at 8:43 AM

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#1 of 10 noise and check engine light wiht VCS light by gfoster1

Jul 07, 2009 (8:45 am)

When accelerating there is a noise that seems to come from the exaust (can not be duplicated not in gear). This noise got louder recently, and then the noise stopped. When the noise stopped, the check engine light illuminated as well as the VCS and VCS off lights. Is there a common cause for this and/or trouble shooting steps that should be followed?

#2 of 10 Check Engine & VCS Light by b1gator1

Jul 17, 2009 (3:57 am)

Just 2 days ago the Check Engine and VCS Light illuminated on my 2005 Avalon. No noise or other apparent symptoms. Any idea what may be the problem/fix short of taking to the dealer?

#3 of 10 Re: noise and check engine light wiht VCS light [gfoster1] by wwest

Jul 18, 2009 (7:32 am)

Replying to: gfoster1 (Jul 07, 2009 8:45 am)
VSC automatically turns off by default with a check engine light/condition.

#4 of 10 Check Engine VSC by b1gator1

Jul 23, 2009 (4:08 am)

I took the car in last week and after diagnostics dealer says it is the charcoal canister near the fuel tank that is bad. I was told that this is only covered under the 3/36 basic warranty. my reading of the warranty book says this is a emissions part covered under the 5yr/60K mileage warranty. Did get my VVI oil line fixed under warranty however.

#5 of 10 Re: noise and check engine light wiht VCS light [wwest] by jlsexton

Dec 22, 2009 (3:49 pm)

Replying to: wwest (Jul 18, 2009 7:32 am)
It just happened to me a couple of days after servicing, check engine and vsc, I checked my gas cap for ha ha's, it was loose, I am a suspicious person, & I NEVER leave my gas cap loose. The dealer keeps sending me stuff about maintainence, HMMMM, could THEY have loosened the cap ????????????
 
Disconnected the battery to clear the fault, WE"LL SEE if it clears up and thank you for the headsup.

#6 of 10 VCS light by auntsally

Feb 18, 2010 (6:41 pm)

The VCS light has been on for months. The Toyota dealer shop told me that the estimated cost to diagnose why it was on would be $800.00. I do not find that answer acceptable. Any ideas from anyone on why it is on?

#7 of 10 Re: VCS light [auntsally] by b1gator1

Feb 19, 2010 (4:24 am)

Replying to: auntsally (Feb 18, 2010 6:41 pm)
I had a similar problem and the cause was traced to the Charcoal canister mounted near the fuel tank (I know it sounds unrelated) but after getting the charcoal canister replaced the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) Light and the Check Engine Light went out and the Laser Cruise Control would work again. Between the part itself and the labor the cost to replace the charcoal canister was about $850.00. The price they quoted you to diagnose was obviously ridiculous and I believe to check your car's computer for error codes is about $100. I hope this helps and that you are able to get your car fixed.

#8 of 10 Toyota Avalon Check Engine Light and VCS Light by phille

Nov 04, 2011 (6:13 am)

Replying to: b1gator1 (Feb 19, 2010 4:24 am)
I HAD SAME PROBLEM ON MY 2005 AVALON AND 99 HONDA PRELUDE THE ENGINE LIGHT AND VCS LIGHT STAY ON FOR COUPLE DAY (FOR NO REASON ?) I THINK THE SENSOR ABS OR VCS IS STICKY (CAR WASH OR W40 WILL GO AWAY )

#9 of 10 Re: Toyota Avalon Check Engine Light and VCS Light [phille] by leafelady123

Jan 15, 2012 (3:44 pm)

Replying to: phille (Nov 04, 2011 6:13 am)
What do you mean....car wash or w40 will go away? "Where" is the problem?

#10 of 10 Re: Check Engine & VCS Light [b1gator1] by toddyt

Apr 05, 2012 (8:43 am)

Replying to: b1gator1 (Jul 17, 2009 3:57 am)
check engine light & vsc light in 2005 avalon

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