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Zero point calibration 2006 tundra ?

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by growit, Apr 26, 2020.

  1. Apr 26, 2020 at 11:11 AM
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    growit

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    vcs-trac lights have been on for years, anyone know the steps for the paper clip method?
    Figured I'd give it a shot to see if it works. Been to the dealer years ago, they were know help.
    Thanks
     
  2. Apr 26, 2020 at 8:00 PM
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    this is the paperclip method (stolen from Tundrageeks) . Otherwise you should be using TechStream

    Here's decent instructions on how to reset the VSC system and perform a Zero Point Calibration using the paper clip method;

    1) Park your truck on a level surface. Make sure the steering wheel is completely straight.
    2) With the key off, disconnect the battery for a few minutes, then reconnect it.
    3) Turn the key on, without starting the engine.
    4) Grab your paper clip, and using the picture below, connect and disconnect the two terminals shown (CG and TS) four times within 8 seconds.

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    5) You should see the VSC light turn on. This means that all the calibration data has been cleared.
    6) Turn the ignition switch off.
    7) Now take your paper clip, and connect the two terminals shown (CG and TS) in the picture.
    8) Turn the key back on, without starting the engine.
    9) After a few seconds, you should hear a buzzer sound for 3 seconds. After that buzzer stops sounding, Turn the key back off, and remove the paper clip.
    10) Because you disconnected the battery, your radio presets will be lost, as well as the calibration for the Auto-Down function on the driver's window. To re-calibrate the window; simply hold the switch down until the window opens all the way, then keep holding the switch for a few seconds. Then hold the switch up until the window fully closes, and a few seconds afterwards. The same holds true for Tundras equipped with an Auto-Down back window, and Moonroof. Use the same process described in this step, until all items are re-calibrated.
     
  3. Apr 26, 2020 at 8:01 PM
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    Also, your light may be on for entirely different reasons.
     
  4. Apr 26, 2020 at 8:11 PM
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    Alot of them
    They are also supposed to do it during alignments.
     
  5. Apr 27, 2020 at 4:42 AM
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    Dealership originally said it was a bad steering angle sensor, had that replaced and of course didn't fix it, after spending almost $800 I decided to live with the stupid light on.
    Thanks for the info.
     
  6. Apr 27, 2020 at 7:34 AM
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    Geez that sucks. I’d fight with them on that if it’s still saying the steering angle sensor is bad
     

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