Resetting your ABS and traction control lights usually involves fixing the underlying issue causing the lights to come on. The lights usually come on when there is a problem with the ABS system or traction control system, such as a faulty sensor, wiring issue, or a problem with the ABS module.
Insert the key the ignition and turn off the engine. Press the accelerator pedal quickly 3 times in succession. Then crank your engine all the way up and let it run for a minute or so. If there is no problem with the traction control system, the TCS and ABS lights should come on again.
What is Mean the Traction Control Light?
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors and controls parts of your vehicle to ensure the parts are working properly. If somethings go wrong, the computer will notify you will light on your dashboard.
For example, when the check engine light turns on, your mechanic will read computer-generated codes to indicate which parts need attention.
Another light on your instrument panel is called the (TCL) Traction Control Light. It may look different depending on the shape of your car, but it usually has the letters “TC” on it or a car-like image with curved lines away from the tires. There are many conditions that can cause your TCL to open and each symptom points to a different problem.
Traction Control Illumination may only mean that the system is working properly.
Where is Traction Control usually Located?
Car traction sensor are usually located on the wheels or on the engine to monitor the speed of the wheels. These controls are important components of the vehicle’s traction control system and help prevent skidding and loss of traction during acceleration. The sensor works with the vehicle’s computer to adjust the power to the wheels as needed to keep the vehicle moving.
In most modern vehicles, traction control is integrated into wheel speed control or ABS (anti-lock braking system). These clamps are usually attached to the metal around each wheel or mounted on the brake calipers. They constantly monitor the speed of each wheel and send this information to the electronic control unit (ECU) or control module.
How are Latest Traction Control System Work?
The primary purpose of traction control is to detect when a tire is losing traction and causing it to spin, and ten take actions to stop or reduce the speed of the skid. If the ABS sensor detects that the wheel is spinning, the on-bord computer automatically reduces engine power to reduce wheel friction and ideally regain traction.
The traction control can be fitted to a front, rear or all-wheel driver system and the principle is the same no matter which wheels are in motion. On same cars this can feel like a slight hesitation in the power supply or even the feeling of the engine stalling, but generally speaking, modern traction control is so effective that their intervention is often not visible behind the tires.
In addition to control, many new cars feature an electronic stability control system that takes control of the route by braking when one-wheel spins faster than the other. Some systems can also adjust engine power to wheels with more traction.