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Mr Kirmudget 01-20-2015 07:09 PM

Random traction control and ABS lights?
 
So there I was driving home when all of the sudden the traction control and ABS lights turned on. When I parked I turned the car off and started it again and the lights were gone. I'm not too concerned about it, I just want to make sure it isn't a precursor to nuclear holocaust or something of the sort.

Tcoat 01-20-2015 07:49 PM

Shit Skynet!!!!!


Nah they are probably fine if they went back off. Sometimes the sensors pick up a weird signal.
If they come on and stay on or the cargoes into limp mode (low RPMs only and just limps along) then you may have a problem.
If it keeps happening then get it checked out, otherwise don't panic (unless of course you see a terminator behind you).
http://i.imgur.com/mXY9ZYx.jpg

Caspeed 01-20-2015 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Kirmudget (Post 2098582)
So there I was driving home when all of the sudden the traction control and ABS lights turned on. When I parked I turned the car off and started it again and the lights were gone. I'm not too concerned about it, I just want to make sure it isn't a precursor to nuclear holocaust or something of the sort.

This may sound stupid but, I found that when I rested my hand on the console
I would at times actuate the switch turning off the TC /ABS. Once I figured that out, the "problem" went away. Maybe that's the issue you're having...???

AllStar0419 01-20-2015 08:21 PM

Have you done any mods related to your break lights? I installed a 4th break light and those lights came on for me until I changed the ground location.

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Midarete 01-20-2015 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AllStar0419 (Post 2098688)
Have you done any mods related to your break lights? I installed a 4th break light and those lights came on for me until I changed the ground location.

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I have been having ABS/Trac lights as well, also have the rear fog light (triangle) wired up to the driver's side taillight. Can you tell me where did you ground the rear fog instead?

Mr Kirmudget 01-20-2015 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caspeed (Post 2098643)
This may sound stupid but, I found that when I rested my hand on the console
I would at times actuate the switch turning off the TC /ABS. Once I figured that out, the "problem" went away. Maybe that's the issue you're having...???

That was my first thought but I pressed the button and nothing happened.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllStar0419 (Post 2098688)
Have you done any mods related to your break lights? I installed a 4th break light and those lights came on for me until I changed the ground location.

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Just installing new taillights, but that hardly counts.

HeadBanger 01-21-2015 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caspeed (Post 2098643)
This may sound stupid but, I found that when I rested my hand on the console
I would at times actuate the switch turning off the TC /ABS. Once I figured that out, the "problem" went away. Maybe that's the issue you're having...???

I turn traction off all the time, and have never had an ABS light.

I thought the only way to get ABS off was to do the pedal dance. Even with traction "off" it's still on.

Caspeed 01-21-2015 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HeadBanger (Post 2100128)
I turn traction off all the time, and have never had an ABS light.

I thought the only way to get ABS off was to do the pedal dance. Even with traction "off" it's still on.

Correction VSC/SPORT lights. My bad

AllStar0419 01-27-2015 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Midarete (Post 2098708)
I have been having ABS/Trac lights as well, also have the rear fog light (triangle) wired up to the driver's side taillight. Can you tell me where did you ground the rear fog instead?

I originally had it grounded to the taillight bolt farthest to the drivers side. I changed it to the other taillight bolt closer to the center of the car and made sure I sanded the area really well so it was hitting bare metal. No issues since.

When I did have the problem, the third brake light in the rear window was staying on all the time too.

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AllStar0419 01-27-2015 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Kirmudget (Post 2098737)
Just installing new taillights, but that hardly counts.

Some people in this thread had the problem with just taillights

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11509

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qqqqball 01-27-2015 08:41 PM

Wheel speed sensor...You hit anything recently? Have you replaced the suspension? replaced brakes? Change your wheel bearings? Have you come in contact with the wire at any point in time...Make sure the speed sensor is connected tightly.

I had this issue...but I bought my car totaled and rebuilt it so that was the least of my concerns!

paulca 01-28-2015 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2098641)
Shit Skynet!!!!!

Already here dude.
[ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skynet_%28satellite%29"]Skynet (satellite) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]

Yes, in their ultimate wisdom (or humour) the British Ministry of Defense decided to call their satelite network "Skynet". In fairness, I believe they were launched long before the movie was made.

No joke!

Tcoat 01-28-2015 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by paulca (Post 2108554)
Already here dude.
Skynet (satellite) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Yes, in their ultimate wisdom (or humour) the British Ministry of Defense decided to call their satelite network "Skynet". In fairness, I believe they were launched long before the movie was made.

No joke!

http://i.minus.com/igH3dF4STszz9.gif

Phantobe 01-28-2015 11:36 AM

I just had this happen to me the other day! No lighting related mods :P

Just turned the car off & back on and then the lights went off. I think my car is trying to tell me to fill up on E85...

Yeah...that's definitely it. I shall obey its request.


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