The simple answer is: 'It depends on what the problem is.'
The Vehicle Stability Control system is pretty complicated. It uses the antilock brake sensors to determine wheel speed while another sensor determines steering wheel angle. Together, those (and possibly other sensors) feed information to a computer. The system determines whether the car is in danger of spinning out (or even overturning) and applies braking in the appropriate wheel or set of wheels to compensate for the driver's poor judgement.
So, the problem could be in any of the sensors, a wire or maybe even just a fuse. You'll have to zero in on the issue to determine the repair cost. An OBD II reader (many auto supply stores will loan one to you for free) plugged into the port under the dashboard (to the right of the steering wheel) will help.
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The Toyota Solara is no longer in production. It was discontinued in June 2009.
from 22 grands
15.9gal
5 qt
Curb Weight, 3,615 lbs.
Removing the battery would pretty much do the trick without damage to the car.
gonna need specifics as to what is wrong with the 4 wheel drive system to answer that.
You need to get a manual for your car because you have no idea how much of writing it takes. I like books from Haynes.http://www.amazon.com/Haynes-Repair-Manual-1999-Toyota/dp/B000JRH1Y2/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1259942072&sr=8-8
In upstate NY it's about $500-600.
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It would help if you were a little more specific. What year, what model, hard top or convertible? My 2004 (gen II) Solara Convertible SLE weighs 3615 pounds wet. The hardtop is a couple of hundred pounds less. Obviously the Solara is no lightweight. Cheers
Cost for the belt is typically $45 (give or take). If you search online you can frequently find them on sale. This site is currently (2/13/09) offering them for about $30: http://www.drivewire.com/products/toyota-solara/timing-belt/8135/ Cheers