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Traction control system warning

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DRAWN, Dec 12, 2015.

  1. Dec 12, 2015 at 5:44 PM
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    DRAWN

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    Today after i got stuck in the snow, and pulled out by some bad asses, a warning came up saying check traction control system. It doesnt seem to affect my driving but the light is still on thr dash?
     
  2. Dec 13, 2015 at 4:15 PM
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    cmon people!
     
  3. Dec 13, 2015 at 4:17 PM
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    Well since no one has chimed in I would say you have to see a dealer to let us know what's up.
     
  4. Dec 13, 2015 at 4:20 PM
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    I will but the shops closed sunday and always close by 5 on weekdays making it very inconvenient.
     
  5. Dec 13, 2015 at 4:21 PM
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    How about some pic's
     
  6. Dec 13, 2015 at 4:23 PM
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    mine did this first thing this morning. i dosconnected the battery and my trac con worked normally again. but mine is a 2012
     
  7. Dec 13, 2015 at 4:32 PM
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    Did you check and make sure you have it turned on? just asking not trying to be a dick!
     
  9. Dec 13, 2015 at 4:34 PM
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    from the internet:

    Many traction control systems will illuminate the warning light when the system detects a loss of traction, like in snowy or rainy weather. Typically the light is seen when the system intervenes to maintain traction. It's a good idea to read the section in your vehicle owners manual to familiarize yourself with how your traction or stability system operates.

    If the traction control light illuminates and stays lit without blinking, this means that the traction control system has been deactivated and there is no traction control available. There may even be a message broadcast by the driver information center warning that the traction control system is shut down and to use extra caution when driving, especially in water, ice, and snow.

    The only way to properly resolve either of the above conditions is to have the vehicle properly diagnosed at a qualified repair shop. Always have the repair shop do a full computer systems scan. It may not necessarily be a fault in the traction control system that is setting the light. Sometimes a fault in the engine management system first shows up in the traction control system, such as an intermittently defective throttle position sensor in the electronic throttle control.
     
  11. Dec 13, 2015 at 4:36 PM
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    Let see pics of the bad asses.
     
  12. Dec 13, 2015 at 4:38 PM
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    OK, my inputs. I assume the braking system is working ok otherwise?? Since the Issue is NOT the brake failure light I'd drive it carefully until you can get it to the Dealer. I don't think you will wreck anything.
     
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    Of course
     
  14. Dec 13, 2015 at 4:39 PM
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    Thanks but i already read that.
     
  15. Dec 13, 2015 at 4:40 PM
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    Didnt take any and but it was a warngler, dodge dakota, and 2013 tacoma woth a super winch.
     
  16. Dec 13, 2015 at 4:57 PM
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    Needed all three to pull you out?
     
  17. Dec 13, 2015 at 5:07 PM
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    Well first the dakota tried with a tow strap, didnt work. The the tacoma tried using his winch, didnt work. The the dakota pulled the tacoma while the whing pulled me out. And the wrangler provided a shovel
     
  18. Dec 13, 2015 at 5:17 PM
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    Maybe you yanked a sensor loose during the recovery?

    Is that even possible lol?
     
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    Don't be an asshole
     
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