What causes VSC, Check Engine, and TRAC Off lights to come on?

10

Asked by Guru9KCYF Jul 10, 2017 at 05:02 PM about the 2002 Toyota Highlander Limited V6

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Two days ago I got a new catalytic converter on my 2002 Toyota Highlander
with 170,000 miles—bought it new. The old catalytic converter had a hole in
it. The next day after I had the car repaired the The VSC, Check Engine
and TRAC Off lights all came on. I took the Highlander back to the place
that put on the catalytic converter and asked why the lights appeared. The
repairman “ran the codes” but nothing came up. Not sure why the lights
would come on right after a new catalytic converter was installed---could
there be a connection?
I would appreciate your thoughts.

7 Answers

I would suspect a damaged wheel speed sensor wire. They need a ABS code reader if this is the case.

3 people found this helpful.
10

Karmon, thanks for responding. I filled up the tank, ran some WD 40 around the O ring of gas cap and turned the gas clip until I heard it click multiple times. Lights still on:(

1 people found this helpful.
13,440

have it scanned for codes, reset light then try

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Highlander

Looking for a Used Highlander in your area?

CarGurus has 18,675 nationwide Highlander listings starting at $500.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2002 Toyota Highlander

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Wendy Tucker
    Reputation
    6,430
  • #2
    Stillsearching
    Reputation
    3,660
  • #3
    SIdd
    Reputation
    3,080
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota RAV4
2,020 Great Deals out of 29,090 listings starting at $1,350
Used Honda Pilot
979 Great Deals out of 29,349 listings starting at $711
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,171 Great Deals out of 18,642 listings starting at $960
Used Toyota Sienna
577 Great Deals out of 8,805 listings starting at $650
Used Lexus RX
840 Great Deals out of 14,621 listings starting at $1,100
Used Honda CR-V
2,029 Great Deals out of 42,027 listings starting at $1,100
Used Toyota Camry
2,007 Great Deals out of 35,015 listings starting at $500
Used Acura MDX
636 Great Deals out of 14,866 listings starting at $900
Used Ford Explorer
2,182 Great Deals out of 63,438 listings starting at $1,000
Used Toyota Sequoia
143 Great Deals out of 3,612 listings starting at $1,100
Used Toyota Tacoma
1,987 Great Deals out of 32,643 listings starting at $2,295
Used Lexus GX
232 Great Deals out of 3,795 listings starting at $3,950
Used Toyota Tundra
1,118 Great Deals out of 32,590 listings starting at $3,399

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Toyota Highlander For Sale
3 Great Deals out of 4,623 listings starting at $36,977
2023 Toyota Highlander For Sale
138 Great Deals out of 1,601 listings starting at $27,800
2022 Toyota Highlander For Sale
157 Great Deals out of 1,499 listings starting at $24,903
2021 Toyota Highlander For Sale
309 Great Deals out of 3,684 listings starting at $22,555
2020 Toyota Highlander For Sale
86 Great Deals out of 912 listings starting at $20,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.