If you’re like most drivers, you probably take your car for granted. You drive it to work, drive it around town, and think nothing of it. But in the event of an emergency or if something goes wrong, your car is the key to getting you where you need to go. One of the most important systems in your car is ABS (anti-lock braking system) and traction control. ABS helps prevent your car from skidding on the pavement and traction control helps keep your car from spinning out on a slippery surface. If either of these systems fail, you could find yourself in a lot of trouble. That’s why it’s important to know how to reset them in case of an emergency. Follow these steps to get everything back up and running as quickly as possible.
What is traction control light and what does it mean for your car?
Traction control light is a warning light that comes on when the car’s traction control system is trying to keep you from skidding. The light usually means that you need to adjust the car’s steering or brake to keep from losing control.
How to reset traction control light on a car
If you’re having trouble getting your car to stay in a particular gear, there’s a good chance that the traction control is preventing it. The traction control light on many cars will turn green when it’s activated, meaning that the system is working as designed. But if you’re experiencing problems getting your car to go in a particular gear, you can reset the light by performing the following steps:
1. Park your car in a place where you can easily access all of the gears. If possible, remove the battery cable from the car so that there’s no power running to it.
2. Turn off all of the lights in your car and then disconnect both battery cables. Make sure that all of the doors are closed before doing this so that debris doesn’t get inside and trip the traction control system.
3. Disconnect both front wheel drive (FWD) and rear wheel drive (RWD) connector cables on each axle by removing their caps and pulling them away from their hubs.
4. Turn each wheel in a circle several times until it feels free from the hub (or until you hear four clicks). This will reset any tendency for clutches or gears to jam when you try to change them later on.
5. Reconnect all of the cables, starting with FWD first and then RWD, and re-install the caps on each connector wire. Turn on all of your lights and try to move your car around to
How to fix a car that has traction control light on
If your car has traction control light on, there are several steps you can take to fix the issue. First, check all of the fluids in the car for leaks. Next, reset the traction control system by pulling out the fuse for the traction control system and replacing it with a new one. Finally, drive the car until the traction control light goes off and then check for leaks again.
Conclusion
Abs and traction control light can be a real pain to reset. If you’re experiencing issues with these systems, don’t worry — our guide will help you troubleshoot the issue and get your car back on the road as quickly as possible. In the meantime, keep these tips in mind so that you don’t have to deal with this problem again any time soon.