why does the traction control light comes on when accelerating?
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If the rotation speed of any wheel changes unexpectedly or unusually as you're accelerating, the wheel speed sensors will detect the change and notify the traction control system. ... Then your vehicle will lose traction, causing the traction control light to come on.
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The lightning bolt on the dash means that there is a problem with the electronic throttle control system in your vehicle. Get a code reader and scan the engine for any logged codes. The light may be on for a glitch and the electronic throttle control system needs to be reset. ... The check engine light may remain on.
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If the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light is illuminated on the dashboard, this is an indication that the stability control system is not engaged. The term Vehicle Dynamic Control is one that is used on Nissan vehicles, and shares the same function of a traction control system.
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ESP is designed to stop skids while you're on the move, retaining control of the car if you corner too fast, or hit a patch of ice, for example. ... Traction control is specifically designed to maintain grip at the driven wheels, which will vary depending on whether your car is front-, rear- or all-wheel drive.
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The most common cause of this problem is the dimmer switch. This switch or set of buttons allows you to make your dash lights dimmer or brighter to match your needs. The switch or buttons can sometimes be bumped, causing them to lower the brightness of the dash lights beyond what is comfortable.
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A defective, dirty or corroded wheel speed sensor, or a fault in the wiring that connects it, will keep the proper information from getting to the TCS computer, preventing the traction control on that wheel from working. This can cause the system to stop functioning, illuminating the TCS warning light.
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Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than what was intended. It assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes. VSA is turned on every time you start the vehicle.
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The AWD warning light is located in the meter. The AWD warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position. It turns off soon after the engine is started. If any malfunction occurs in the AWD system while the engine is running, the warning light will come on.
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It's a double fuse on the fuse box beneath the dash and reads ROOM/PLAFON. The light should automatically come on when you turn the ignition key to “ON” position and should go out when the engine comes on. ... In most cases check engine lights ground via the ECM.
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If the warning light comes on while you are driving, it means the ABS is not working properly. Your brakes will still work, but the ABS might not engage if you need to make an emergency stop. ... If both the ABS and brake system light come on at the same time, your vehicle is no longer safe to drive.
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Many headlights often dim the dash automatically when they're switched on, so this might be the cause of the problem. If that's not it, look for the dimmer switch. This switch adjusts how bright the dash lights are. If you accidentally bumped it, you may have turned the light levels down without noticing it.
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Wheel-speed sensors are supposed to detect when one drive wheel is spinning faster than the others — meaning the vehicle is slipping or losing traction. ... When the traction control warning light stays on, that means you aren't getting any help from the system to control traction and the system needs to be checked.
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So the short answer is YES, a sticking caliper could cause the ABS/Traction Control lights to come on.
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The lightning bolt on the dash means that there is a problem with the electronic throttle control system in your vehicle. Get a code reader and scan the engine for any logged codes. The light may be on for a glitch and the electronic throttle control system needs to be reset.
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Dear Bruce: The most common problem is the steering column switch. I followed the wire diagram on our Identifix web site and found that the high-beam lights get energized when the lever is moved. Then from the lever movement the signal goes to the body control module to the high-beam relay and out to the headlights.
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TOM: Actually, Jeannie, "posi-traction" is just Chevrolet's name for limited slip differential on passenger cars. ... But because of the way the differential works, when one wheel starts to slip, ALL of the power is then delivered to THAT wheel. That doesn't help you much if that wheel is stuck on snow or ice.
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Ford Mustang Owners Manual: Traction Control. The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of traction. If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual wheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time.