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auto lsd to use or not to use?

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by 2012TacoToy, Mar 13, 2012.

  1. Mar 13, 2012 at 8:51 PM
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    okay so iv been reading up on this and im still confused could some one clear me up on this my 2012 taco 4x4 base truck has a lsd button when i press it auto lsd off comes up on the dash how do i want to run my truck all the time its my DD and i do like to play in the mud sometimes im just confused on the whole auto lsd thing how does it work and how should i keep my truck on or off any help would be greatly appreciated thanks much
     
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    VSC (vehicle stability control) is for daily driving. It's a high speed system, and is on by default. The autoLSD is best used at low speed. Both pulse individual brakes to to assist in traction control. But VSC also reduces engine power when needed (remember it's all about getting you back under control in the event of traction loss). The autoLSD does not reduce engine power, which can be better in offroad situations where maximum power is desired. Both systems are off in 4lo (which why I wish Toyota would go back to a mechanical LSD).
     
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  5. Mar 14, 2012 at 10:57 AM
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    VSC and TRAC are two different functions.

    VSC is to keep you driving where you want to go in the event of a sudden steering change that would otherwise make you spin out of control.

    TRAC is traction control/ Limited Slip to get you moving from a stop. In 2WD it has engine output regulation, but in 4WD-HI it does not regulate the engine. 4WD TRAC is very effective off road and greatly improves the traction of the Tacoma.

    AUTO LSD is for 2WD, and is TRACtion control but without engine regulation. It is stronger than TRAC for stuck situations.

    In 4WD LOW, for slow crawling, there is no VSC or traction control EXCEPT for OFF ROAD TRD Tacomas, which have A-TRAC (Active Traction Control).

    Non Off Road 4WD Tacomas can do the 4 low trac mod to make TRAC work in Low Range.
     
  6. Mar 14, 2012 at 11:03 AM
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    It is confusing and the owners manual is of little help!

    AUTO LSD is more for 2WD Tacomas that get stuck in snow or mud, as it forces some power away from the spinning tire to the traction tire, withoutt regulating engine output. You have 4WD, so just turning on 4WD will be so much more useful to get moving from a stuck.

    This chart explains how to go from TRAC to AUTO LSD or VSC OFF (open differentials without traction control):

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