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Everyday driving: Turn off VSC?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by forana, Jul 1, 2014.

  1. Jul 1, 2014 at 12:54 PM
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    forana

    forana [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I've read a lot of posts but still have a question.

    Is there any reason to leave VSC on or off under normal road everyday driving?

    Does leaving VSC off get you a little more power? Better MPG? Or no difference at all?

    Sorry if this is a stupid question...
     
  2. Jul 1, 2014 at 12:58 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Leave it on
     
  3. Jul 1, 2014 at 1:06 PM
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    forana [OP] Well-Known Member

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    OZ-T, k, on
     
  4. Jul 1, 2014 at 2:07 PM
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    Never tried it on my Tacoma, but my 07 Tundra wouldn't shift into Over Drive unless the VSC was turned on.
     
  5. Jul 1, 2014 at 2:17 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    It drives normally with VSC OFF
     
  6. Jul 1, 2014 at 2:25 PM
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    I turn it off on sometimes on gravel roads - a little too sensitive.
     
  7. Jul 1, 2014 at 2:26 PM
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    just wondering if VSC is governing anything such as accelration or anything
     
  8. Jul 1, 2014 at 2:27 PM
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    OZ-T

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    It drives exactly the same in VSC OFF mode except the VSC doesn't kick on
     
  9. Jul 2, 2014 at 6:11 AM
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    127.0.0.1

    127.0.0.1 AKA ::1

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    VSC only changes throttle and braking when you already know you are in the s**t and sliding, or doing the 'moose test'... it will not kick in or do anything until you already are puckered -or- intentionally trying to slide

    you will know

    NOTE: if you modified the vehicle suspension and changed ride height, VSC needs to be re-calibrated or it may be too sensitive and engage during hard but safe cornering
     

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