VSC system and ABS/traction lights are on

Tiny
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  • 2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
  • 3.3L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Have the vehicle listed above hybrid. The VSC system check is flashing and the ABS/traction light is also on. Whenever the traction light flashes the car hesitates. Could this be due to a bad skid control ECU or something else? Check engine light is not on.
Monday, June 8th, 2020 AT 2:50 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This is common when one of the wheel speed sensors goes out. To be sure lets run the codes. here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/rTtAnsOlZU4

The front sensor is the most popular here is how you can change it out in the diagrams below. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 12:02 PM

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