Traction Control Light Constantly On - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Cal3000 · 11-10-2013, 11:46 PM

It's a bad pic but what's the deal? Traction control doesn't work when it's on. I comes on for a long period of time, then goes off, then comes back on for 100 or so miles.
What's wrong?

humfrz · 11-11-2013, 01:09 AM

Well, it could be several things.

When you say the "traction control doesn't work when it's on", do you mean the "light" doesn't come on when the button is punched or the traction isn't being controlled?

You might consider disconnecting the battery for a spell, to see if it straightens up.

Maybe the switch is sticking ....spill anything on it lately ..??

Maybe take it back to the dealer, if it's still under warranty ..... just don't let them look under the hood .....

humfrz

TopGearSolutions · 11-11-2013, 07:38 PM

I was going to say just bring it to dealer but after seeing your mods list perhaps you may not want to or they may put blame in the mods.

Either way does this car have a road speed sensor? It may be that. I would see if you can get the codes scanned cause it should throw a code. It should atleast on a high end scanner like snap on.

You could always catch a mechanic at the dealer and throw him a few dollars to scan it and throw you a bone. I've done that in the past. Cash is king

FirestormFRS · 11-11-2013, 09:18 PM

Well if it's not hindering it.....it's just a light. If it's running like crap something is wrong...that's all I got

Byebye · 11-11-2013, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopGearSolutions

I was going to say just bring it to dealer but after seeing your mods list perhaps you may not want to or they may put blame in the mods.

Either way does this car have a road speed sensor? It may be that. I would see if you can get the codes scanned cause it should throw a code. It should atleast on a high end scanner like snap on.

You could always catch a mechanic at the dealer and throw him a few dollars to scan it and throw you a bone. I've done that in the past. Cash is king

He is throwing a code. It's the other blurry yellow light on the dash.

TopGearSolutions · 11-12-2013, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Byebye

He is throwing a code. It's the other blurry yellow light on the dash.

I saw that. I figured with the other modifications it may not actually be related to the traction. He should pull the codes for sure.

Byebye · 11-12-2013, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopGearSolutions

I saw that. I figured with the other modifications it may not actually be related to the traction. He should pull the codes for sure.

Yeah I posted this before I looked closely at his signature and saw his mods list.

zlegend · 11-19-2013, 02:42 AM

hmmm mine just started doing the same thing and the only mods i have are intake and pulley.

infinite012 · 11-19-2013, 10:03 AM

CEL + VCS light on = go to the dealer/Autozone/Advance Auto and get the code read. Search it. Come to the conclusion that your engine is now broken and you will need to replace it.

Maverick22 · 11-19-2013, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cal3000

It's a bad pic but what's the deal? Traction control doesn't work when it's on. I comes on for a long period of time, then goes off, then comes back on for 100 or so miles.
What's wrong?

DO you have aftermarket brakes?
DO you have a Hub convesion?
Do you have aftermarket wheels, if so what size, and what tire size?
Have you checked your abs sensors and wiring in the fender wells?

Hotlava86 · 11-20-2013, 10:27 AM

I can almost guarantee its the wheel speed sensor, buddy of mine smashed up a curb pretty bad broke a wheel and tire, the speed sensor flipped out and threw an error. unfortunately for you in the situation he HAD to have the dealership pull up his car on the computer system and reset the sensor...unplugging the battery did nothing for him. he would drive for about 10 minutes and the light would come on, once he turned the car off the light would go through its cycle again. BUT this is just my 2 cents

Thorpedo · 11-20-2013, 10:32 AM

I've never understood why people post things like this without checking the codes first.... Anyone can get a basic reader now for ~20$ that will get you started.

Do you just feel extra blingy and feel like showing off?

Wow mang, dats niiiiiiice.

Cal3000 · 11-25-2013, 08:34 PM

It is a C1201 code that was detected from my ECUtek software. Sorry I didn't post it before. It comes on for about 50 miles, then it shuts off. When the light is on, the traction control does not work. Then comes back on like 500 miles later. Stays on for 50 miles and shuts off again.

Cal3000 · 11-25-2013, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maverick22

DO you have aftermarket brakes?
DO you have a Hub convesion?
Do you have aftermarket wheels, if so what size, and what tire size?
Have you checked your abs sensors and wiring in the fender wells?

Everything on my car is stock besides the engine mods.

11-10-2013, 11:46 PM	#1
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11-20-2013, 10:27 AM	#11
Hotlava86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Hot lava Fr-s, 2007 Mazda 3 Location: kansas city missouri Posts: 282 Thanks: 30 Thanked 60 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I can almost guarantee its the wheel speed sensor, buddy of mine smashed up a curb pretty bad broke a wheel and tire, the speed sensor flipped out and threw an error. unfortunately for you in the situation he HAD to have the dealership pull up his car on the computer system and reset the sensor...unplugging the battery did nothing for him. he would drive for about 10 minutes and the light would come on, once he turned the car off the light would go through its cycle again. BUT this is just my 2 cents __________________ Raising the bar one step at a time! Kansas City FR-S/BRZ Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/452909128083343/ Hotlava86's Build thread!http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14152

11-25-2013, 08:34 PM	#13
Cal3000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Panda FR-S Location: Corona, California Posts: 531 Thanks: 297 Thanked 377 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It is a C1201 code that was detected from my ECUtek software. Sorry I didn't post it before. It comes on for about 50 miles, then it shuts off. When the light is on, the traction control does not work. Then comes back on like 500 miles later. Stays on for 50 miles and shuts off again. __________________ Vortech SC on 9psi Pulley, Invidia Catless Front Pipe, Invidia N1 Catback Exhaust 242whp/197ft-lb on Mustang Dyno (91 octane water) 284whp/223ft-lb on Mustang Dyno (E85) Delicious Tuning

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11-11-2013, 01:09 AM	#2
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 29,867 Thanks: 28,790 Thanked 31,813 Times in 16,424 Posts Mentioned: 708 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Well, it could be several things. When you say the "traction control doesn't work when it's on", do you mean the "light" doesn't come on when the button is punched or the traction isn't being controlled? You might consider disconnecting the battery for a spell, to see if it straightens up. Maybe the switch is sticking ....spill anything on it lately ..?? Maybe take it back to the dealer, if it's still under warranty ..... just don't let them look under the hood ..... humfrz

11-11-2013, 07:38 PM	#3
TopGearSolutions Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: C6 Corvette Z06 Location: NJ Posts: 1,348 Thanks: 2 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I was going to say just bring it to dealer but after seeing your mods list perhaps you may not want to or they may put blame in the mods. Either way does this car have a road speed sensor? It may be that. I would see if you can get the codes scanned cause it should throw a code. It should atleast on a high end scanner like snap on. You could always catch a mechanic at the dealer and throw him a few dollars to scan it and throw you a bone. I've done that in the past. Cash is king

11-11-2013, 09:18 PM	#4
FirestormFRS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Anytown Posts: 920 Thanks: 73 Thanked 643 Times in 302 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well if it's not hindering it.....it's just a light. If it's running like crap something is wrong...that's all I got

11-19-2013, 02:42 AM	#8
zlegend yee Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: mehhhh i lost count. Location: Sherman Oaks Posts: 259 Thanks: 442 Thanked 286 Times in 138 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	hmmm mine just started doing the same thing and the only mods i have are intake and pulley.

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11-20-2013, 10:32 AM	#12
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