[2009BLUE]

My traction light has started coming on and staying on when I make a left turn/ When I turn off the car it resets but reappears later. Suggestions?
Is the dealer the only place to read this? I've asked a few tire places but they say no.

 

[Shots]

I know places like AutoZone, PepBoys, etc can read error codes, but I don't know if they will be able to give you more information than the light is giving you. Basically what it's saying is that there is an error with the traction control system. Unless the computer specifically tells the scan tool what the error is, they won't be much help.

 

[Kittswife]

Invest in an OBD II scan tool. I bought one for my husband. It will tell you exactly what the code means...

 

[Ddaddy]

It may be a simple fix...(from member T-bird)

"There is a STAR case relating to steering shaft protrusion in relation to the ESP light coming on from SAS calibration. It involves removing the steering wheel & SCM (plastic collar containing clockspring, cruise switch, SCCM, Multifunction Switch and SAS)and measuring the shaft protrusion. But... you say it comes on when making left turns. I had an 08 with this exact same problem. Found the STAR case and saved some time. I didn't measure the column, but skipped ahead and just tried the repair procedure for if the column was ok. It worked. The procedure mistakenly instructs to use a T25 Torx screwdriver. You have to use a T30 Torx screwdriver, not a replaceable bit type. Here's the procedure:

Repair Procedure:

1. Through the hole in the bottom of the SCCM (refer to illustration) insert a T30 Torx driver and loosen the clamp screw approximately 4 turns. Do not remove the screw.
2. Pull the SCCM upward on the column tube toward the steering wheel as far as possible. The amount of movement is limited because the clamp screw is captured within an oval shaped hole in the tab on the casting of the column tube.
3. Re-tighten the screw.
4. Test drive the vehicle."

 

[mofo flake]

Another thing to check is your wheel speed sensor cables.

If the cable is not held in place, worn out, or catching on something it will cause issues with the electric nannies. If it is only momentary, it will cause an alarm that will stay on.


Otherwise, just make right hand turns.

 

[Shots]

".......Otherwise, just make right hand turns....."

Ha ha. Supposedly that's more efficient anyway. :jester:

 

[mofo flake]

".......Otherwise, just make right hand turns....."

Ha ha. Supposedly that's more efficient anyway. :jester:

In the long run I'm sure that it would be more work.


When (IF) you check the wires, gently pull them apart with two hands about one inch sections at a time. If any part stretches more than another, then you have a break in the wire which causes a short.


This was a common problem on some European cars of my past.


I am assuming that by traction control light you mean Mr. squiggles?


Do you experience any jerking while you turn at full lock?