VSC OFF Flashing & Trac Light On After Steering Angle Sensor Replacement (No Check Engine light)

OverlordPumbaOverlordPumba Member Posts: 31
edited July 11 in Toyota
Hello all!

I’m having an issue with my 2010 Toyota Corolla S after replacing the steering angle sensor (SAS). Originally, the SAS was malfunctioning and causing CAN Bus communication issues. My dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree, and I lost:
  • Speedometer & tachometer functionality
  • Power steering
  • AC cooling (due to no temp signal being sent)
I bought a replacement SAS from RockAuto (~$200) and paid another $200 for installation. After the fix, everything started working again.

Current Issue:
Now, the "VSC OFF" light is flashing, and the Traction Control (Trac) light is constantly on. The traction control button doesn't respond when pressed.

Also, I experienced a weird one-off issue:
At a red light, I released the brake and hit the gas; but the car didn’t respond at all. The brake pedal felt stiff, like it wasn't fully releasing. The car slowly crept forward as if just in Drive without throttle. I pulled the handbrake, restarted the car, and it went back to normal. This happened once about two weeks ago and hasn’t occurred since. I thought it could be related to the VSC/Trac issue.

A mechanic suggested it could be an ABS sensor, but I’m planning to get a second opinion. For what it’s worth, I never had these lights or issues before the original SAS failed.
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