1998 LS400 VSC reset procedure after battery change.

[Newbie1]

Hi,

 

Changed the Battery and the " Check VSC" and TRC lights are lit. I have searched on here and elsewhere and found many posts saying "follow the reset procedure in your owners manual." I do not have a manual and cannot find out what this procedure is. Can someone tell me?

 

Thanks!

[messi]

Its usually:

Turn the key to the on position (do not switch the car on) only until the dash lights up, leave it like that for 6 mins, then switch it off, and start the car 

[Newbie1]

Thank you so much!

[Newbie1]

Thanks again, all sorted based on the advice here. Car was picked up from storage where they said they kept it on trickle charge per the agreement but the state of charge of the Battery on picking it up showed they told porkies. 

[Malc1]

But what was the make Battery ? Some are more robust than others 

Malc 

[Newbie1]

Toyota (28800-YZZZL)

[Malc1]

Should’ve been ok then as it’s OEM presumably 🤔

not having being replaced by Varta or some such doubtful,  dubious make 

Malc 

[BigBoomer]

Any Battery flattened (and they do go flat with time even when not connected) will be damaged. It may be fine when charged but will have reduced capacity and lifespan.

[Redsteve]

Hello Phil.

I know your query has been answered but I just thought I would mention, for future reference, that the reset procedure is normally on a yellow sticker mounted near the Battery.

Regards.

Steve.

[Newbie1]

On 5/26/2024 at 10:10 PM, BigBoomer said:

Any battery flattened (and they do go flat with time even when not connected) will be damaged. It may be fine when charged but will have reduced capacity and lifespan.

And you were right. Despite being recharged, it has failed on me. 

[Scribe]

Mine keeps discharging, sometimes more quickly than others.  I'm getting a replacement, and will keep the new one on trickle charge regularly.

[Malc1]

There’s other posts all about 12v batteries ….. makes etc 

Yuasa has received good reports generally 

Varta very poor …….. by me anyway 

Malc 

[Newbie1]

53 minutes ago, Redsteve said:

Hello Phil.

I know your query has been answered but I just thought I would mention, for future reference, that the reset procedure is normally on a yellow sticker mounted near the battery.

Regards.

Steve.

Thank you.