Install of VSC cancel switch

Ospreyguy · 08-05-2006, 03:47 PM

I was inspired by san antonio FJ to do this mod from his post at how to disable VSC (it works).

So I started by unplugging the VSC and stripping the e-tape and cover to expose the wires.

Then I found access into the cabin through a removable grommit (careful I dropped it as it tends to pop out).

I cut the purple wire and spliced in 2 lengths of wire about 3 feet each and fed them through the hole. the backing you see in the hole is just the padding inside the cabin under the dash and can pull back easily.

I used a toggle switch as they are the easist to install, attach the wires and just drill a 1/2" hole then screw it in.

It's kind of hard to see here but I cut a small notch in the grommit before I replaced it so the wires could feed through. Clean up the wiring with some zip ties and some e-tape and you are all set. Let me know if you have any questions.

Noisycow · 08-05-2006, 04:02 PM

If yours is an MT, I don't see how this would make much 'fun factor' difference on the street with 4-w always engaged unless I am missing something. Would be a nice option with a supercharger maybe

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That rubber firewall grommet is nice for a subwoofer power feed also.

Percy · 08-05-2006, 04:50 PM

Only complaint on your install is that you used the same color wire for both leads. That could be quite a ***** to figure out for the next guy who gets your used truck. I'd like to see the look on the face of the Toyota tech guy, too! Funny stuff.

Noisycow · 08-05-2006, 06:12 PM

Oh yeah, I noticed that one too - being in telecom I see a lot of creative wiring though.

Percy · 08-05-2006, 06:13 PM

I.T. - same issue. You look at some rat's nest and think - WTF?

Excellent MOD! I like this one best so far. Does it turn off all the goodies, or just VSC?

thedude · 08-05-2006, 06:28 PM

i dont get it, why would you want to turn off vsc

Hwtrader · 08-05-2006, 07:11 PM

Now to install a switch that clears the nasty computer codes.

Ospreyguy · 08-06-2006, 11:47 AM

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Noisycow previously said:

If yours is an MT, I don't see how this would make much 'fun factor' difference on the street with 4-w always engaged unless I am missing something. Would be a nice option with a supercharger maybe

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No, mine is an AT so it does allow me to spin the tires when needed/wanted. I live in north florida and we have a lot of sand on the trails... I also grew up driving on dirt roads and it's really hard to sling mud on the person behind you when your tires wont come loose.

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Percy previously said:

Only complaint on your install is that you used the same color wire for both leads. That could be quite a ***** to figure out for the next guy who gets your used truck. I'd like to see the look on the face of the Toyota tech guy, too! Funny stuff.

I thought of that but I was out of good wire at the house and didn't feel like buying another 25' roll. That said I can always use more..

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thedude previously said:

i dont get it, why would you want to turn off vsc

Check out this tread for the pros and cons... how to disable VSC (it works)

N7VDR · 08-06-2006, 03:14 PM

why would you use a differnt color wire? all your doing is interupting a circut with a switch, extending the circut into the cab same wire same color.

FJCruiserSpecialist · 08-06-2006, 03:40 PM

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thedude previously said:

i dont get it, why would you want to turn off vsc

Coming from an off road racing background and being used to steering with my right foot i love this mod!! its fun to powerslide across a drylake at mach 2 with your hair on fire!!

Way to go, major props for this mod.