help I dont know what happened

I was driving home tonight went kinda fast around a curve that i usually go fast around but this time my truck tried to straighten itself and it felt like the ABS engaged while all this is going on a warning light went on like a car with slipping tracks or something. was that my traction control? my lsd wasnt on or lockers,

after the incident it seemed to drive just fine.

Any suggestions of what it couldve been

 

also i just did AAL and put bilstein 5100's on a couple days ago could i have triggered a sensor?

 

Did you slam on the brakes? Did the truck go a little sideways when you took the turn?

 

it didnt feel like it went sideways. maybe it drifted a little i didnt slam on the brakes but i was on them for sure once all that went down lol it seems fine now i just dont want the computer freaking out on me or something driving to work in the moring IE through the mountains you know

 

Your VSC engaged , it's become more sensitive since you lifted .

 

is there anyway to change the sensitivity? probably not im assuming sorry if thats a stupid question.

 

If you have installed larger wheels/lifted the truck and have not reset the traction control, you need to do that--actually, the dealer will need to do that unless you have the $1200 Toyota special service tool (ODBII scanner with extra Toyota stuff). The dealer needs to look-up VSC Reset. Reset is called for when you install different sized tires or otherwise change the suspension.

I bought my Taco with a lift kit already installed and the TC used to come on all the f'ing time. It drove me crazy and scared the crap out of my passengers

I found the procedure on line, printed it out and went over to the dealer...since the truck came lifted, they did it for free. Your mileage may vary

 

Well, I'm not sure what it is. I know that if you slam on the brakes the ABS will kick in and it will make a growling noise (kind of like a little angry midget under your hood).
If you drift sideways your truck will let you know that too, it will make a beeping noise.
I also think that you have an LSD, but it's not in the diff, but controlled automatically by the rear brakes for your year. That could of also happened?

I wouldn't worry about it unless it keeps doing it, or gets worse. Or throws a code of some kind.
Maybe someone can come on and tell us what it was.

EDIT: well....never mind, others have posted already while I was writing this.

 

Read Crom's post ( #2 ) in this thread for the procedure , copy the pDF and take it to your dealer to have the skid control ecu re-flashed .

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/92474-recalibrating-vsc-why-how.html

 

ian that sounds about right scared the shit out of me..I was on hwy 17 you should know where that is ...merging south onto hwy 1 through the fish hook having visions on flying off the fucking bridge. lol thanks for the help everyone. bako id did sound like a really really pissed off midget!

 

VSC?? sorry but what is that

 

thanks oz printing now thanks Crom ha

 

VSC = Vehicle Stability Control

The OP's 2010 will have it , your 2005 may not .


( PS nice avatar Jason )

 

Yea vsc sounds bout right. I've had mine kick on a few times when I drive like its nit a lifted truck

 

I know exactly where that is I come through that on the bike once and a while and it still catches me off guard...been a couple of fatalities there too.

VSC is Vehicle Stability Control.

You might also consider checking the balance of the tires if you have any shaking in the steering wheel.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/suspension/41215-lift-vsc-answer.html

 

My truck is not currently lifted either , but I have had some issues with the VSC engaging , I've had mine reset , and it got better , but has still come on occasionally .

 

no shaking no vibrating super smooth actually i didnt even need an alignment and i was surprised.
yeah there have been many fatalities im a medic in the area and have seen that fish hook tear shit up first hand. had visions of my friends responding to me turned over lol.

doesnt sound like too big of deal ill have toyota check it out and reset it and see if that helps

 

With AMR?

The check shouldn't take more than 15-20 minutes.

 

yeah AMR