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traction control problem

Martin 04

Martin 04

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:th_scratchhead:i have an 04 gt, i bought the car about 2 months ago and the traction control button doesnt work, it wont shut off the traction, i know the trac light works because when i start the car it turns on for a second with all the other lights any help ? also could this be affecting my braking because when ever it rains and i get on the brakes hard i start sliding like nothing i tried changing the front rotors and pads
 


Well I would first suspect a wheel bearing, since the ABS sensor is built into the bearing, but that normally causes the traction control light to come on if they fail, indication that the TCS system is off.

But since your's is not that would lead me to think something along the lines of a blown ABS fuse or something along those lines.
 
in my 99 gt i have the light "on" and i figured it was a sensor, but is there any trick on how to figure out which one it is without replacing them one by one?
 
Not really, you have to have a scan tool capable of reading ABS codes and that usually means taking it to a dealer to be read with a Tech II.
 


ahh, ok. the scan tool i have (MAC cheapie) must not have the capabilities. thanks, and i like your avatar pic! i'm tall so i'd go first on a golf course i guess! haha....
 
I bought an 05 GTP used and I had the same issue and when I replaced the rotors and brakes on the front I found the wire going to the anti lock brake was cut. I repaired the wire and everything went back to normal. hope this helps
 
SyntheticShield said:
Well I would first suspect a wheel bearing, since the ABS sensor is built into the bearing, but that normally causes the traction control light to come on if they fail, indication that the TCS system is off.

But since your's is not that would lead me to think something along the lines of a blown ABS fuse or something along those lines.
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i kno this is from a long time ago but u were right it was a wheel bearing
 
And nobody touched the second question of the original post....

The TCS has nothing to do with braking. That's where your ABS comes in...or doesn't.
 


you dont say, but is the abs light on? and svs light? if your brakes are locking up you should have a dummy light or two or 3 lit up.

locking brakes means the abs and t/c are disabled.
 
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