you have a problem with your abs system
a sharp jerk to the chassis usually will trip the light on
When the traction light is on you have the traction control turned on in your vehicle and traction control is activated. Traction control is applying brakes to a wheel that losing traction.
its the traction control light. more specifically its the traction control malfunction light
On many cars, it refers to Traction Control. The light generally means it is disabled or simply turned off. Check your owner's manual to find which it is on your car.
THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR IS INTERGRATED INTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. EBCM (ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE). THIS IS LOCATED ON THE DRIVER FRONT INNER FENDER WELL. THIS UNIT HAS STEEL LINES AND ELECTRICAL WIRE COMING OUT OF IT....WHEN THIS MESSES UP ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL DOES NOT WORK.. DEALER PRICE ON EBCM IS $850.00 PLUS LABOR!
That requires an OBDII engine scanner. the timing is electronic controled. You can NOT use a timing light.
what about it? if its on, your traction control is on & working. if its not, then its not!!
The computer has detected a malfunction and set a code.
your traction control light came on because either you turned off your traction control or your car needs brake fluid
The Traction Control Light comes on every time you turn on the ignition. It should go off as soon as you start the engine. If it does not, then you have the traction control turned off. Turn it back on and the light will go off. If you have the Traction Control turned on and the light stays lit, then there is a problem with the traction control.
on. if you cut traction control off the vehicle runs fine