TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT FIX | COMMON CAUSES

[@gobsofgopherguts]

Ever since manufacturers started putting computers in cars to monitor every part, it's been one costly problem after another. Engines used to be easy to diagnose and easy to fix without computers. Now it's just a nightmare. The computers cause more problems than the engines ever do.

[@angikennedy6339]

Exactly. I have two cars right now shutting down immobltbe abuse of this faulty light

[@Usehernamenotmine69]

They make money by not fixing the problem

[@gjason6692]

Well said

[@procrastination.station]

Just wait until the government starts forcing car manufacturers to put sensors and to monitor you and your parts to determine whether or not the vehicle can run. It's coming, some of the bills have already been passed in Congress to allow remote shut off if the car senses you are impaired. For real look it up, I believe by 2030 is supposed to be implemented.

[@IvanMolina-n5k]

Amen brother !!

[@danjarvis6980]

Thank you sir for starting off with the simple description and fix first and keeping the more expensive fix last. Well done.

[@AncelAcosta-c6w]

Thank you for helping will try that out tomorrow for sure thanks for acutely explaining

[@ishmielhardrick9483]

Finally someone who makes sense thanks 🙏🏾

[@pandya100]

Very informative, start with a simple solution and work your way up. I had ABS, brake light and traction lights on on my 2014 accord. I checked brake fluid and it was full. I started the engine and pressed the brake paddle 3 to 4 times. It reset the ABS system and lights went off. Hope it won’t come back again up again 😊

[@remtrollz8068]

Did the lights ever come back on?

[@diannealesse6101]

I have the Trac and VSc light on. I believe its because my rear right tire is going flat now that I listened to all your suggestions. I am getting new tires in the next few days so I will see if the these signals go off. Your video is really informative and I will be following you to get more help. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us!

[@armstrongsylvestre8517]

Hey was it because of the tire going flat that caused the issue cause I think I got the same problem

[@jayl1712]

My trac light is on, and I can’t pass emissions test in Cali. Now to do the work and find the issue. Thanks for the info Greatly appreciated.

[@michaellopez7476]

I'm having the same issue. Did you have to fix your traction control in order to pass the emissions? My 2005 ford explorer won't pass emissions.

[@leansbeans23]

Thank you for the thorough explanation, just now had this issue with my 2019 Chevy traverse. After a few check ups & scanning under the hood, the problem was just a dirty sensor. Thanks again for the help!

[@nealstanley4423]

Thank you for the info.

[@JK-kf9ju]

Top off the brake fluid !!!! Fill it to the max line!!! 2014 q60 owner here. I had both brake light and traction control warning light on after a brake fluid job. I never knew the car had brake fluid level check sensor until today. I thought a minimum amount in the reservoir was enough but obviously it's not ok with G37/Q60. After learning about this from a web site, with a very much doubt in my mind that topping off the fluid will do the trick, I went ahead anyway and topped it off, started the car and Voila!! immediately the annoying lights are gone! Top off the brake fluid!!! Fill it to the max line!!!

[@lesliewilson135]

I really appreciate your information. Thank you

[@tommyjones4307]

Thank you very much. You’re very thorough. And knowledgeable. I appreciate you sharing your expertise advice. Now I know a little more about my vehicle .

[@theresadanos9361]

I have a 2019 Blazer it has an auto shut off when I stop let my foot off the brake pedal the ESC light comes on then goes back off thank you for sharing.. from southeast Louisiana..

[@kevinmcconville462]

Question, I have a 2016 Ford expedition. I replaced the ABS because the dealer told me too now they tell me I need to replace the vacuum pump because I had exactly these problems that you’re talking about. My sensors they said we’re fine, but just today after trying to back up a little driveway hill, my right tire seems to spin out. The traction light comes on and it just blinks. Again, the dealer says that my vacuum pump needs to be replaced and they think that will fix the problem. Any input from you would be great. Your videos are fantastic. I trust your input more than them for some reason I feel like I’m putting a Band-Aid on a bullet one and they’re just shooting at this blind again again, thank you for your time.

[@YungYeller]

"Let's just say" this was a great video 😀Thank you

[@michaelcuellar8078]

😂

[@joakim7755]

Do not ever ignore traction control and abs light, took me 2 months to diagnose on my Chevy Malibu 08 it was the both control arms and speed sensor.

[@shoh1530]

Very thorough explanation. Thankyou.

[@stuartjakl]

I have an 04 Honda Odyssey van that's been sitting for the last couple of years in the garage. I just charged the battery and fired it up. No problems started it right up. Took it for a drive for about 4 miles and by the 3rd mile the traction control light came on right after I swerved to miss a goose on the road. Don't know if it was related or not but the engine light is now on as well constantly. Thoughts? I also need to drain the gas. The exhaust smells a little bit bad, but it ran perfectly.

[@sp35416]

Wow!! I love you!! We have steering issues I think that's why it comes on when started up. I'll be back for more advice What mechanical expertise 💖💖💖

[@daniellara1]

Thank you for the video Where are you located

[@clydeburton6781]

Thank you very much ❗, your knology is very needed, thank you again have a blessed day❤

[@instaKnowledge-y2h]

Best explanation ever I ever heard Thann you

[@babygrizwold]

I have a 2015 Kia Soul ex, and I do need front rotors and pads. The rear has already been done and fixed. Today, I stopped at a stop sign, and the car stalled. It started up roght away, but then the TC light came on, and my rpm gauge went to 0. The car didn't want to accelerate much either. Im assuming this is because of my needing to do my front brakes ( pads and rotors). I turned TC off ( using the button) as I can't have my brakes fixed for 2 weeks as the shop is busy. Hopefully, this is all it is. It's just crazy to me though because back in the day, I'm an 80s kid, I drove my mom and dad's older cars from the 70s and they never had TC on their cars and it drove just fine.😮

[@steelcitycaprice.899]

I chased was for almost a year. I changed one hub that seemed to be the problem but didn't fix the light. I then changed the other three hubs and still the light was still on. The problem ended up being there was this green corrosion in different parts of the harness so after addressing that the light finally went out.

[@grimminalmyndzrecords2065]

How much was the cost for that ... because I'm having the same issue

[@Take-a-Stand]

Check your breather hose to your air filter too; esp. if recently changed. plug the hose back into the hole in the intake. Update: A cracked coil stem was the problem. USE TOYOTA COILS, not aftermarket ones.

[@TWOMARKISS]

This is exactly what my mechanic told me to get he just fixed my alternator wire and he told me to get a hose for the air filter. If I’m getting this right the light should turn off after this correct?

[@maximobautista9671]

Thanks for your knowledge. I have a question. Someone changed the brake buster on my Ford Edge and now I have problems with the tracción control and one side of my brake pads get stuck. Any advice. Please. Any advice to do thanks for your help.

[@TEEWHYC]

Hi, my traction control light comes on randomly and once its on and I press my gas, theres a delay in reaction from the car moving forward. Can this be caused by my sensors?

[@sparksb4252]

did you ever find the problem?

[@laporshaadams4755]

Mine did that today. Did you find the problem? Also when I braked it act like it was stuck. I had to really push the brake to stop.

[@TEEWHYC]

@@laporshaadams4755 hi, yes! The issue was my throttle body

[@carmenbarnes2510]

May I ask what kind of vehicle?

[@mandytsuye2400]

​@@TEEWHYCI'm having that issue. My Escalade intermittently shows a Service Stabilitrak/Traction Control Light & a P with Wrench (Electronic Parking Brake) Light. Did this happen to you?

[@oqvp]

Great video right to the point, that's how you really help people.

[@JayDeePLUS-BEATZ]

To add to everything you said, the first thing you need to do is hook up a Biderectional scan tool and research the individual codes. The very next thing you need to do is use your scan tool to perform a reset/recalibration of the ABS/TRACTION Control system and then Clear all DTCS, run another scan and see what comes back. If nothing comes back than chances are you did brakes or suspension on a newer car and the ABS system needed to be reset.

[@romeojkdful]

Thanks for the info. I have a 2014 GTR and the traction control light went on during hard rain. I hope it goes away when It stops raining.

[@traviskelly7082]

@Top5AutoRepairs Question will low transmission fluid cause TCS and VDC Light?

[@nazihborish8224]

I changed the lower steering shaft for my nissan maxima ' I did alignment and car running straight ' but suddenly sometimes when I turn the steering right or left it brakes hard by itself like crazy as if car slips. I noticed that sometimes the 'steering is not in the center exactly ' and sometimes centered. Do think this issue caused by the aftermarket steering shaft? And the angle sensor reading something wrong when I turn the steering ' that's why vdc and abs stops the car by the ecu itself

[@samuelwainaina7]

Did you get the issue solved and if yes,How?

[@lesliewilson135]

I really appreciate your information. Thank you very much.

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rickh5047]

I just ran through a puddle during a storm and hit the breaks slightly and ABS and traction control lights went off. I figured it was more of a temporary sensing issue but the lights do not reset automatically after power off. Is there a specific reset process for a 2015 Lexus ES?

[@ricksmash8080]

I’ve had the traction control and ABS lights on my truck for 9 years, no amount of wheel hubs, ECBM replacements, wheel speed sensors, or brake fluid can get rid of these damn lights.

[@grumpyoldrockers1048]

Got only 1 problem with my 2008 Chevy HHR. The traction control button worked fine UNTIL after replacing my BCM. Doing so fixed all kinds of problems I was having when I bought this car. Stuff I thought the BCM didn’t control now all work, but now everything‘s perfect except for I can’t engage the traction control button, but was able to before the new BCM. Is that something that should’ve been done when the BCM was programmed? If so, how hard is it to add that programming? Oh and there is no trouble light on or anything like that. It’s just doesn’t work anymore when I push in the button.

[@MandaRichard-ui6yd]

What's a good way to start trace it down friend when light stays on but no code so it causes me to lose abs and has already caused a fender bender from sliding ... I guess I'm asking were would be best to start at cuz all the modular and stuff for abs is not cheap so I don't want to just go through and replace everything if I don't have to being that would be up in thousands to redo the whole abs system ... Thanks in advance friend and great video

[@ljlee5519]

Thank you so much sir, appreciate your info. I got a challenge with my toyota fortuner 2013 2D4D. The moment i connect my MAP sensor and i drive above 40km/h, then it goes into limp mode. I got a new MAP sensor, but the problem still remains. It goes together with some exhaust smoke. Please advise. Kind regards Derick from South Africa

[@lisamendoza231]

So if you are on dry ground and climate, can I wait to fix it?

[@armandob5227]

Amazing on how is you explain it. Thank you….

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

You're welcome

[@chris-parker]

I bought a brand new 2024 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss, and after just 10 days and regular road/highway driving, a bunch of warnings popped up on screen. Service Traction Control, Service ESC, etc. It reduced my speed and acceleration (a preservation mode I assume). Luckily, I was almost home. When I opened the door I could hear a strange engine sound and it smelled like something was burning/rubbing. I also assume my issue isn't just a faulty sensor with a quick fix, lol. Or it could have been a sensor/computer error that triggered a system response even though the problem came from nowhere. Do you see more issues with vehicles that have more electronic systems causing mechanical problems or vehicles that are more analog having problems?

[@myfavorites1016]

Thank you so much for this information, i believe mine is eithet the wheal bearing assembly or the side mount sensor

[@boosted5.050]

Exactly what was happening to me in the hurricane in California. In my 2001 Toyota seqouia. We came to Arizona for the week and it went away and today it occurred on a dry Phoenix day. Traction light flashing and feels like loss of power and control for a temporary couple seconds

[@davidtodora6173]

Thank you! My CTS has a new computer and new antitheft system, but the TC light stays on

[@AgnesLewis-l2l]

Computer....is bad.had same problem with my car...exchange computer

[@Apostlepaul777]

Nice job explaining, thanks🙏

[@JonathanRogers1982]

For a titan truck... So I replaced a relay for the horn and the slip light came on and stayed on. All electrics work, no issue with brakes, sensors, all fluid levels maximum.... Checked the fuse box ground.... Did the whole drive straight and unhook the battery things.... No luck, still on. It's the only light on. What can clear this darn light out? I can't see the 2wd 4x4 icon and select drive mode with the slip light on. Any ideas on the fix?

[@joescrivani7400]

Hey man , love all your vids. To change the subject tho, bypassed my leaking heater core , now A/C is not working , thought they were separate , any ideas why Sir ? 07 Dodge caliber 2.0

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

Strange. It shouldn't affect the A/C system at all. Check if anything got loose like the pressure switch connection on the A/C line.

[@joescrivani7400]

@@Top5AutoRepairs Thanks , Top Five, hey , had to work, but found that the fans aren't actuating correctly, new thermos, temp.sensor and gauge work perfectly , fans do come on , just not in correct sequence and ,how can I buy you lunch or suntn Man, your the best on here.😇

[@joescrivani7400]

Thanks Man, hey, when I cross the wires on the temp.sensor it comes on, and the lightning bolt comes on too ,though new sensor., Thanks again.

[@midlandstribullbabesmtbb309]

Very informative!! I was told it was a wheel speed sensor that was causing the weird noise & feeling in the brake pedal when I stepped on it & the instrument cluster has an erratic flash + service stability control. I acquired this 2002 Escalade w/ a lot of problems… annoying problems that should’ve bn easy to fix. Sum were simply, sum needed a real mechanic- honestly, I think mechanics just didn’t want to fix. I’ve bn to shops & asked shade tree mechanics to fix it. Idk, I guess it’s just too hot in SC for them to work & think at the same time. I’m on the verge of selling it. 🤦🏽‍♀️ (I miss my Tahoe). Thanks for this video.

[@__-ti2en]

I got an 06 Escalade. My traction control and stability control started coming on. At first it would cause my brake pedal to get spongy and reduce engine power. Then after a while, my brakes started locking up and smoking on the front driver side. Now sometimes I can't barely get it to move out park. I changed steering wheel sensor, wheel speed sensor, throttle body, cleaned the reluctant on the wheel hub and it's STILL acting up. I don't know what the ell is wrong with it. It's been about 5 years sitting up but I can't bring myself to take it to a shop. If it didn't have that stupid shit, it would be running good now with no problem. 🖕that truck🤬

[@douglasmarkle6932]

Thank God I live in Florida and dont have to worry about faulty sensors. No inspections here

[@fredguerra4917]

Excellent information.

[@kevinmetcalf6371]

THANK you. I had a leaf blocking mine

[@ricksmash8080]

😂

[@DanniTheMagicJunkDrawer]

I just bought a used car. Then service AWD light comes on when I turn on the wipes, which is what engages the AWD. Could it be the tires are not all the same?

[@jesusguido6986]

Thanks for this. Today I was parking my tacoma on a off road terrain. I noticed that when the wheels spin the TCL came on for about 2 secs multiple times but with a weird noise. Any thoughts?

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

It's normal due to the wheel slipping.

[@augustofernandez9893]

Does the MAF has something to do with it..?

[@Marco213s.mexicanpower]

Can this be part of bad alternator too

[@bquedenfeld]

2016 JKU On a dry day merging into traffic traction control light start blinking and jeep slowed down Took foot off gas pedal and then resumed to normal speed again in a little bit. The light came back on this happened two or three times so I turned my traction control off and made it home. Should I be looking for something in particular?

[@2xclusive820]

Same thing with my Tahoe

[@destinycormier1223]

Same thing w my Jeep now

[@AddieYvoone]

Same thing with my little Hyundai

[@abelbanuelos5756]

Let's just say u helped a lil

[@truending]

After just turning a small curve uphill in university campus in my Crv executive (2023), the car lost control and skidded. Thank God there was no pedestrian or another vehicle. I went to Honda service right away and they just drove the car and said everything’s fine. No, it was dangerous and I was not even at high speed.

[@ValoCaraveo]

Could it be possible a bad air valve on my wheel effect this VSC light. I aired my tires, but the low air tire light stays on. Can it also cause the VSC light to come on also?

[@addminusDIY]

I replaced my front strut and lower control arm then i got traction light and abs light coming on and off. I tried to clean the sensor now only traction light coming on, do you know whats the cause? Ty

[@coronafong]

very useful and informative, i appreciate you knowledge and expertise.

[@tylertran93nsx]

Hi i have a 2012 Prius gen 3 and my traction light on, would changing out the ABS sensor fix the problem and which wheel would i know to replace it? thank you….

[@gubby64]

Thanks! This fixed the issue.

[@BigAlWillis]

Have 2010 Camry & front right wheel spins easily when it's raining as I'm taking off from a traffic light. It did it the other day in the rain now the light stays on. Guess I'll have to check that sensor. Has to be the front right. Thanks for the information!

[@earlmoore5198]

I have a 2015 Toyota Highlander Limited. I had the front end alignment and the traction light came on. I took it back to the mechanic but he wasn't aware how to get it to turn off. Told me I would have to take it to another shop (Firestone). I have been looking on KZbin to find an answer but haven't had any luck. I hated to have to pay to have it checked out but don't know how to fix. Can you help?

[@raulgonzalez1975]

I have these lights on when I press the brakes at start up and can not shift out of park. Will this fix my issues or should I check something else?😊

[@jackwilson4722]

I have a 2005 lincoln tc with a bad electronic door lock module that does the same..try taking the battery cable off and wait a few minutes..resets everything..have to do it whenever it rains..till i can find one...good luck...

[@marlonford7384]

Thanks another from st.louis

[@duridersa]

I fixed my clocks spring cause our horn wasn't working. Then about two months later, if you take a corner or a bend at slow speed, the traction control kicks on and it almost cause as you to crash the vehicle.. Do you think it's due to the clock? Spring of clean the wheel sensors. They were dirty had a bunch of chunks. But after cleaning it it did happen once again

[@EAMusicProductions]

Can this happen if you drive a truck with UN balanced tires ?

[@darrellmurray1625]

This was vary helpful thank you

[@craigjoseph9374]

My 2006 Expedition advance track light cones on and the problem is the left side (driver's side) brake stops working from time to tone, sounds like grinding when step on the brake pedal. What do you think is the problem?

[@zxDILLIGAFxz]

Bro PLEASE HELP….when it is hot outside…only when it is hot outside…the Service Stabilink comes on, the Traction control turns off and “NO” check engine light comes on….when it cools off at night and I start the truck in the morning the lights are all off….I have a 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3 LT Crew cab….as I said this ONLY happens when it is 80+ degrees outside?!?!?!?! Loved the video

[@gustavomolina5285]

How do you know which tire needs the wheel speed sensor? I'm new to this and I don't know much about cars. But Everytime it rains my TCS OFF light stays on and so does the slip light.

[@drakeautos1069]

thanks...well done.

[@dipu827]

Can this cause by clock spring replacement? Thank you.

[@lwebb9464]

What about if you went to car wash and they accidentally put wax on the wheels and tire vs just the outside of tire and rims ?

[@girmaiahmed9982]

I have traction light on with my Ford fusion hybrid how Ivan rich you your location to fix my car?

[@dontracy8924]

I need shocks on the front of my 14 Cadillac cts… could that be the reason my traction light is on ?

[@NATURAL227]

I have Nissan Al tima 2013 as recently i have change tyres and the car was running very smoothly but next day the side tyre has been removed for the AC compressor replacement so i am facing this issue and even the car is not smoth like before as i am feeling tha the same tyre is vibrating/shaking even that is like very rough..

[@IvanCastro-u1l]

My 2004 Escalade traction light comes on i believe my wife hit a curb when the light comes on it seems as if my transmission is slipping

[@bethieb8160]

My tcs light comes on on cold mornings (no rain or snow, just cold) and my check engine light comes on at the same time. It happens as soon as I turn my car on and then it stays solid and my car doesn't want to shift at all. After I let my car warm up, the tcs light goes off but the check engine light stays on. I have an 02 Honda Accord and we've checked everything we can think of.

[@pedrorubio950]

Will a bent axle shaft cause this to stay on ?

[@pedrorubio950]

My 2011 4Runner has the traction light on

[@duckygibson2075]

Not me driving my car for 5 years w my traction control and ABS lights on the whole time lmaoooo. Rwd w the hemi. I’m careful during rainy conditions.

[@rosierosie8433]

I have a 2006 hyundai azera (regret much lol) one day the esc light came up in the morning and it would only come up in the mornings like 1s a week then 2 or 3 times a week now I have to restart the car 3 to 4 time for it to take off but today the light turned on while I was driving what exactly can it be because there's no rain no snow normal day. Please help I'm in a budget and I really can't afford a mechanic at this time I know I will need it but I need suggestions.

[@saschakoback4328]

How do I remove the wheel speed sensor

[@33dezz]

Is this for cars or tractor trailers, im looking for tractor trailers

[@punaniexpert77]

Thank you brother, great help.

[@nicholassoto2933]

How does it usually cost for this type of work?

[@KamalUddin-li4ub]

Hello there! Mine one is Nissan X-trail NT-31 Model Year 2011. When I am started to drive the Traction Control light OFF sing appears spontaneously. Sometimes it is not seen in the dashboard. But all of a sudden it appears back again! Please advice for correction. Thank you in advance.

[@chawkigraphs187]

Can it be a gas problem??

[@antoinettelemos8740]

Hi i dod a obd2 on my 2019 escape issue came up as anti lock brake system but no codes or lumination. You mnow whata gping on?thanks

[@hilham89]

I have a 2010 jeep patriot fwd 2wd with the traction control light that stays on, been like that since I got it. No abs light on just the TCL

[@frankiea8316]

Can a traction control light that stays on cause my car to go into limp mode.? I have a 2002 honda accord v6

[@Vic-zp5ft]

can this be trigger is i blow both drivers side coilovers on a pothole ?

[@T.W.goodguy]

Thanks I'm working on a2008 DTS, light traction control on. Hope this fixes it

[@arthernandez1134]

Hi. I have a 2012 civic ex. Was in accident. I replace the ABS module was damage. Now the car breaks by itself when it gets to 9 mph. I replace speed sensor as well. I don’t have any lights on gauge cluster. When I press the traction button nothing turn on

[@isnamthere4690]

What do you think about my traction control light coming on when I start the vehicle? Out of the blue, some mornings when I start the vehicle, the traction control light comes on. If i turn the car off again, and then restart, the light doesn't come back.

[@lauralynngraveshnc8986]

Why is my throttle control light coming on like a half a second before my traction controll light comes on? I turn the car off and turn it back on which allows me to drive a little ways before both lights come back on. I've already replaced the throttle body. The printouts at O'Reilly's told me to replace the map sensor after I replace the throttle body. I replaced the map sensor, but it's still telling me I need to replace the map sensor. Both the throttle body and traction control lights are still coming.

[@LostBiblicalBooks]

2005 equinox I have the TC on and cant get rid of it

[@iMoses14]

Can a really bad alignment cause the traction control light to come on?

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

Yes it can

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

Check for bad wheel bearings. Sometime the wheel speed sensor is mounted on the wheel bearing.

[@iMoses14]

@@Top5AutoRepairs I just replace my entire front suspension. All Mevotech Supreme parts. UCA’s, LCA’s, CV’s, end links, wheel hubs and sensors, inner and outer tie rods, brakes. My alignment is super off and bad. Alignment shop is only .4 miles away so I won’t be driving far. Just trying to narrow down the cause. I appreciate your response.

[@EddieTrigueros-y9j]

Can it go on if i put a smaller rim on it

[@ronwashingtonjr.712]

I have a 2012 Chevy Traverse LS and my issue is that my brakes are tighten when I’m on the road and I’ll have to wait for hrs for the brakes to loosen up. The Traction Control Off and Service Stabilitrak light pop up.

[@KrisB82]

I have a 2019 corolla. I was driving one day and my front passenger tire blew and my car swerved. After replacing the tire, the trac off flashes, the vsc light is on. I’m sure it could be one of a few different things. What should I try? And no please don’t suggest the dealership lol