Reasons for Having a Glowing Traction Control Warning Light
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The traction control warning light indicates issues with the traction control system, which functions as a safety aid in poor driving conditions. Common reasons for illumination include malfunctioning ABS, broken speed sensors, and a faulty traction control module. Prompt attention to these issues is crucial for maintaining driving safety during adverse weather, as they can also affect the ABS system.
Reasons for Having a Glowing Traction Control Warning Light
- 1. Reasons for Having a Glowing Traction Control Warning Light
- 2. The traction control system in your car exists as a driving aid during adverse conditions such as rain, snow, ice or poorly maintained roads.
- 3. And when the system is faulty, it will illuminate a warning light on the dashboard cluster, which is either in the form of the acronym “TC” or a small illuminated picture of a car losing control.
- 4. The traction control uses wheel speed sensors to know when one or more of the car's wheels lose grip and traction.
- 5. When the system registers a loss of traction in the wheels, a computer will reduce power to the wheels that are still in good contact with the road to prevent a skid.
- 6. Here are some of the common reasons for having a glowing traction control warning light on your dashboard. 1-Malfunctioning ABS 2-Broken Speed Sensor 3-Faulty Traction Control Module
- 8. Traction control and ABS systems, often use the same control module and the internal self-diagnostics system.
- 9. As a result, sometimes an issue in the ABS can put on the traction control light as well as the ABS light.
- 11. The speed sensors are usually in the wheel bearing assembly and determine the rate at which each wheel is moving.
- 12. These sensors, relay that signal to the traction control module, which determines whether or not power should be shifted.
- 13. Wheel speed sensors can get dirty or damaged and stop working, which stops the traction control module from knowing when to enable the system.
- 15. The traction module itself can malfunction and completely breakdown, making the system to stop working.
- 16. In such a case, the module needs to be replaced completely for securing your drive to be safe and comfortable.
- 18. It is quite necessary to have the traction control issue to be resolved quickly in order to avoid adverse driving conditions.
- 19. While your car is unlikely to incur further damage from a faulty traction control system, it won't be safe to drive in the rain, snow or other inclement weather.
- 20. Furthermore, the issue that is causing the traction control light to illuminate could also be impacting the ABS system of the car.