Check VCS system after battery replacement - no acceleration

Asked by Mjlabellact Dec 26, 2016 at 08:35 PM about the 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Kids left the tailgate open and the battery died.
Replaced the battery and the car started right up
but with the VCS system off and check engine
lights on. Took it for a spin and realized pretty
quickly that it won't accelerate. Check the gas lid (it
was on to the 'one click' setting. Also disconnected
and connected the battery again - no luck. The car
runs well with no issues prior to replacing the
battery (127,000 miles). Any ideas?

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Paul answered 7 years ago

You may need yo have the ECM (Main Computer ) reset, it can only de done at the dealership

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jeffj4837 answered 7 years ago

Take it to AutoZone or another car parts store, and have them scan for codes for free. Google the codes and see what you get. Since the dead battery is the only thing that has changed, it sounds electronics related.

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