Turn Taction Control Off?????

[tjb101084]

I am a happy owner of a 2006 XLS! I love this car! I do how ever dislike the traction control. Just yesterday I was turning left into traffic and had only a small area to do so in. I had plenty of room to squeez in but my tires spun slightly and my trac control kicked in and I almost got hit due to loosing power.

How can I turn this off? I know there is a way jusy cant figure it out!

Thanks for any help

[boosted-fc3s]

Complicated pedal dance that has to be executed very close to start up.

You Tube

You Tube

Guy shows it in a lexus, but it works on my avalon.

[Tom in Tacoma]

...and that has to be done every time you start the engine...

[tjb101084]

Every time? Is there not a way to turn it off for good? What about getting a programer?

[tjb101084]

Tried this method 12 times step by step. No luck. Doesnt seem to work for my 06 xls

[inov8]

Here are the directions copied from the Avalon service manual:

Service Tip CH-55
Transition to the service mode (TRAC and VSC OFF mode).
The TRAC and VSC systems can be turned off by following the procedures below:

When using the parking brake and brake pedal:
1) Check that the IGN is off and the shift lever position is at P.
2) Start the engine after turning the IGN to the ON position.
3) Operate the following steps 4 to 8 within 30 seconds after engine start.
4) Turn the parking brake switch on.
5) Depress and release the brake pedal twice.
6) Turn the parking brake switch on and off twice while depressing the brake pedal.
7) Depress and release the brake pedal twice while the parking brake switch is on.
Notice: Steps 6 and 7 should be performed within 15 seconds each.
8) Check that the VSC warning light and slip indicator are turned on. If they are not turned on, start over
from step 1.
9) The brake control system will return to the normal mode by turning the IGN to the ON position from off.

When using the hand-held tester:
1) Check that the IGN is off and the shift lever position is at P.
2) Start the engine after turning the IGN switch to the ON position.
3) Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3, and operate it to send signals of memory change function.
4) The brake control system will return to the normal mode by turning the IGN to the ON position from off.

[boosted-fc3s]

You have to make sure you get the pedals all the way to the floor when you press them.

[NotoriousGT350]

Wow.

[tjb101084]

Yup you really have to push the pedal ALL the way down but I got it to work. It was fun but not realistic for daily use. My buddy has a programer and I am going over there tonight.