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its the traction control light. more specifically its the traction control malfunction light
That is the indicator light for the traction control system. If the light is on, the system is turned off or there is a malfunction.
The computer has detected a malfunction and set a code.
The powertrain control module has detected a malfunction - probably a sensor (Helpfull)
Malfunction indicator lamp control circuit malfunction
Traction control active, or traction control system malfunction.
The traction control system malfunction light is a warning light that indicates the tires are losing traction on the road. If driving in adverse weather when the light comes on slowing down will make it go out.
traction control indicator
Is it flashing or staying on? Flashing while stationary / start up - some sort of fault. Probably with braking / traction control. Flashing occasionally while on move - car skidding losing traction Staying on: Fault with traction control - I had this happen to me car would start, no light on, after a while light on all the time - turned out it was a broken wire. Staying on after pressing a button marked ESP you just switched off the Traction Control.
The abs computer has detected a malfunction and set a code.
Traction control system. If the light is on constantly, there is a malfunction.
P1700....Malfunction Indicator Lamp requested by trans control module