What to Do When the VSC System Fails?
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It can monitor the driver's control actions, road information, and vehicle motion status in real-time and continuously send commands to the engine and braking system. By actively regulating the engine throttle, it adjusts the driving force and braking force of each wheel to correct the vehicle's oversteer and understeer. When the driver operates improperly or the road conditions are abnormal, the VSC system will alert the driver with a warning light.
That day while driving to work, the VSC light suddenly came on, and the slight shaking of the car made me nervous. I immediately checked the dashboard to confirm the warning, steadied the steering wheel, and gradually slowed down to pull over safely. After turning off the engine, I waited a few minutes and restarted it, but the light remained on, indicating a real issue. Checking the owner's manual suggested it might be a sensor or computer problem, so I didn’t dare drive further and called a tow truck to the repair shop. The inspection revealed that the wheel sensor was damp, and cleaning it fixed the issue at a minimal cost. The lesson is to always pay attention to the car’s condition, drive slowly through waterlogged areas to avoid water ingress. If a fault occurs, don’t panic—safely stopping the car is the top priority. Stay calm to handle the situation and prevent bigger troubles.
