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2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

4.0L V64WDAUTOMATICgas
7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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C0073moderate severityChassis

Lateral Acceleration Sensor Circuit

on 2014 Toyota 4Runner 4.0L V6 · 4WD

What this code means

Malfunction in the lateral acceleration sensor, which measures side-to-side G-forces on the vehicle.

Symptoms

  • Stability control light on
  • ESC disabled
  • Rollover protection may be disabled
  • Traction control affected

Common causes

  • Faulty lateral acceleration sensor
  • Sensor connector corroded
  • Wiring damage
  • Sensor mounting issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Read lateral G sensor with scan tool (should be near zero on level ground)
  2. Inspect sensor connector and wiring
  3. Check sensor mounting bracket
  4. Perform sensor calibration
  5. Compare to yaw rate sensor data for plausibility

Repair notes

Calibrate lateral acceleration sensor. Replace if output is erratic.

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