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If the traction control light comes on while you are driving and the car starts jerking, it is important to pull over and shut the car off as soon as it is safe to do so. This is because the traction control system is designed to help improve the stability and handling of your vehicle, and if it is not functioning properly, it can affect the safety of your vehicle.
It is possible that the issue could be related to the ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) sensors. The ABS sensors are responsible for monitoring the speed of the wheels and sending this information to the ABS system. If the sensors are not functioning properly, it can cause the traction control system to malfunction, which could result in the symptoms you have described.
It is important to have the issue diagnosed and repaired as soon as possible by a qualified mechanic. They will be able to determine the root cause of the problem and recommend the necessary repairs to get your vehicle back on the road safely.
Without test driving the vehicle I could not tell you if it was safe to drive. For liability reasons, long story short. Yes the vehicle should go into to the shop for repairs as soon as possible. When there is a brake system related failure there will be different symptoms, causes and effects. The brake pedal could work fine during normal driving but in more hazardous weather conditions. The additional braking aids will not respond. The ABS system and brakes may not work properly. Even if the repairs are not in your budget. At least have a reputable and trusted shop test drive and diagnose your complaint. Then you may know if it is safe to drive, how soon it must be repaired and if it could damage other related parts. Please let me know if there is anything else. Good luck.
Need to get the codes read. Probably a bad wheel speed sensor which will require a replacement wheel hub assembly. All of those systems rely on the wheel speed sensors to operate properly. The brake light is not indicating that the parking brake is disabked, rather that the is an issue with the braking system
The computer has detected a condition that indicates a fault with the ABS/Traction system. Typically that's caused by a wheel sensor problem, but it can also be caused by a faulty connector, peripheral device or the computer.
The above is the shop or garage answear. How about telling us how to fix the problem , besides replacing the computer or wheel sensor? How do we check these things?
Sometimes can be as simple as a short circuit in the rear break lights or a faulty connection in the break lights.
You can start checking the break light system. Then the sensors and finally the computer.
i would get the OBD codes read as could be anything from a loose connection to a fluid leak (or worse ) do the brakes operate ok as you don't want to risk a braking failure ,so i'd get the OBD done as soon as possible
These icons are yellow and as such do not generally mean there is immediate danger, but rather to alert you that service is needed when lit. There may be little or no change to the way the car drives or handles when these colored indicators are on (Check Engine, Service Engine Soon, etc.).
Red icons on the other hand indicate a serious condition that requires immediate attention when lit. This usually means stopping and shutting the engine off (Oil, Temperature, Brake, etc.).
The icon to the right of the Tachometer is the "Anti-lock Brake System" (ABS) indicator. This is not the normal state when lit. This means there is a problem with the antilock brakes but your regular brake system is working. You may experience longer stopping time in a "panic stop" due to locking up the brakes.
The Icon above the Odometer indicates the "Traction Control System" (TCS) or "Traction Assist" (TA) is *not* engaged. This is NOT the normal state. The TCS / TA is a secondary function of ABS, so it is not unusual to see these come on at the same time as a result of the same problem.
These systems are in cars made in the last 15 or so years and provide safer starts and stops via computer control of the application of the brakes. You should bring the vehicle to a trusted mechanic or dealer for proper diagnosis and an estimate for repairs. Until then, the vehicle *should* operate as normal, except in cases of slippery roads or emergency / panic stopping.
abs light means u have a problem with one or more abs sensors located on the each wheel bearring or it can be one of the wheel bearring,brake light means u have to replace the emergency brakes and traction off can be a fault with the abs sensors or the abs pump but u can go to auto zone or any autoparts where tey can scan ur car for free
with these lights on then you will have to see what codes are in the abs and pcm module to find out what the problems are.the abs module will activate when the traction control lights come on.this can also cause a noise and pulsate in the brakes pedal.
the traction control system works off of the abs system so there is a code in the abs module that needs to be pulled so you know were to start to check the system out.the service engine light is a different system all together and there is a code in the ecm that must be pulled so you know were to start to check to repair that system.you don`t say why you jumped to the conclusion that the gas cap set a code.the emergency brake light will come on if the e-brake is not all the way in the off position(something may be holding the lever up just enough to put the light on.the switch could be misadjusted and needs to e readjusted.
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