Vcs light on

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  1. David escalona

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    I have a 2008 prius and last week vcs light come on does anyone know what may be causing it ?
     
    #1 David escalona, Jul 17, 2017
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    welcome!
    sounds like you need brake work, a speed sensor, or even new tyres. or, could be as simple as a bad 12v battery.
    are you going to diy? you'll need a prius code reader.
     
    #2 bisco, Jul 17, 2017
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    Any code reader works?
     
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    no, you need tech stream.
     
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    Does anyone know where i can get techstream for toyota?
     
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    amazon: mini vci, and an old windows laptop.
     
    #6 bisco, Sep 14, 2017
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