i sometimes get jolts from the TOD when i go over joints on large bridges, wheels slip over them so tod engages for a second... check your fluids though.. since the VX transmission doesnt have a dipstick, its not uncommon for them to get low on fluid without anyone noticing... if you look in the gallery of user joe_black you will find many helpful photos of the fill plugs of the differentials and transmission, when you remove the fill plug fluid should be right at the bottom of that hole or even a little should be dripping out (just a small dribble) if you cant feel/see any fluid through the fill holes, you are low and should refill (75w90 for the front diff.. 75w140 for the rear and atf in the transmission and transfer case)

from what ive noticed the temp in the vx is kind of sensitive, my when on the highway my temp is usually about 173 deg in cool weather (i have a digital readout of water temp via scan gauge II) after heavy acceleration it will go to 180+ very quickly and stay there for a little bit and maybe 3-4 minutes later will work its way back down

as for the abs light... i would recommend setting off your abs as soon as its safely possible, find a safe dirt road and hit the brakes hard to engage the abs before your module goes bad... mine just went bad.. dealer quoted me 3000 to fix it... of course im going to get a used one from a scrap yard and only expect to pay 200 tops... but still a pita


welcome to the site though.. congrats on the VX anything you need to know about it you can find here!