SOURCE: Service Active Handling, ABS and Traction Control Lights on
I have had exactly the same problem on and off for 3 years now - and just solved it last week thanks to another computer site. Remove and disassemble both grounds from the top of both the left and right frame rails adjacent to the front corners of the engine block. Completely clean the green corrosion from the internal parts with fine sandpaper and add dielectric grease then re-assemble. Clean the mounting bolt and frame hole while you're at it. Sounds time consuming and difficult, but it ain't. No more than 45 minutes combined. I am a technical airhead so if I can do it so can you. What clued me in was the problem always occurred around wet or humid weather. Also, the clock would always lose time overnite. That has ceased also. Good luck. Anyone know why my left headlite, when deployed, vibrates and shimmys??? Sully [email protected]
SOURCE: abs light/traction control light
You can check out what the trouble code is by pushing and holding the information button and the up arrow (right side of instrument cluster above the radio) until all the instrument clusters light. Press the information button (last) to enter test mode. I've had an error C1234, meaning Left rear wheel sensor fault. I found the problem to be a corroded connector under the chasis just under the rear left door about 2 feet in. I had to by-pass (replace 1 wire due to corrosion at the connector.
SOURCE: ABS and Traction Control Light On
Because the brakes were changed, either one of the sensors were broken when removing brakes or it has set a code. Go to your local autoparts store and have them reset the code. See if it comes back on. If it does you will need to look at the ABS sensors on each wheel and replace if damaged
SOURCE: My 2006 Chevy equinox is making a clicking noise
wheel speed sensors, is the light staying on for ABS ?
SOURCE: my 2002 impala's service traction control light
Traction control only works when one wheel is spinning faster than the other it trys to even them out so it wont spin...sometimes if one of the wheels come off the ground in an uneven area or if you take a turn too fast and one wheel turns when the other one dont it is designed to operate.
I would remove all wheels and check the braking system...Is it 4 wheel disc or rear drum ?
If it has rear drums you could have a wheel cylinder leak that will sometimes lock the wheel because of fluid contamination....This would cause both lights to come on...If you find no problems
sometimes the abs sensor builds up fragments on the magnet and makes the light come on...
or if the abs sensor is not close enough to the exciter ring it will make the light come on because it will be out of adjustment.....all you do is press the sensor inward until it barely touches the ring and it will adjust itself....You can sometimes clean the magnet if it is contaminated and make the light go off ( only after you reach 6 to 15 mph. it will go off ).If it dont go off you have to buy a sensor.
Also make sure all tires have same amount and plenty of air to keep vehicle in balance/level.
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Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
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Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
Diagnostic Aids
DTC C0561 71: System Disabled Information Stored Invalid Serial Data Received
DTC C0561 72: System Disabled Information Stored Alive Counter Incorrect
DTC C0561 74: System Disabled Information Value of Signal Protection Calculation Incorrect
Circuit/System Description
The electronic brake control module (EBCM) receives serial data messages from the body control module (BCM), engine control module (ECM), instrument panel cluster (IPC), and the transmission control module (TCM) which are needed to perform antilock brake system (ABS), vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES), or traction control system (TCS) functions.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Ignition voltage is greater than 10 volts.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The EBCM receives an invalid serial data message from another module.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
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The EBCM disables the traction control system (TCS)/ vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES).
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A DIC message and/or a warning indicator may be displayed.
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The condition for the DTC is no longer present.
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The EBCM clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles.
This DTC indicates that there are no problems in the EBCM. The BCM, ECM, IPC and the TCM should be checked for a possible fault.
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ABS Description and Operation
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Circuit/System Verification
You would need a factory scan tool or equivalent too diagnose this ,not a code reader . So do your self a favor an take to a dealership. I've been doing this for thirty years .
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C0561 ,u3000, traction control stabiltrac AWD off abs lights on ,was flickering only when wet or humid then came on stayed on, can't find where grounds are to check 2007 Equinox AWD.
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