Traction control seeks to reduce or eliminate tire slippage while accelerating.
ABS (Antilock braking system) seeks to reduce or eliminate tire slippage while braking.
There is a problem with the ABS system. It is part of Traction Control. If the ABS is not working then the Traction Control is not working. You still have standard braking but probably no ABS. Have this checked by a professional, as it can be many things.
Traction control is part of the ABS (antilock brake) module.
From what I know your abs is what has the traction control built in, your abs controls your master cylinder, so if you are having a traction control problem you are going to want to replace your abs box not your master.
The computer resets itself. as for the ABS-Traction control-Tire Pressure... the ABS sensors on the wheels get information for your ABS, traction control and your tire pressure monitoring system, if the ABS has a problem, it disables itself along with the traction control and the tire monitor. You have a problem with your ABS system..get it checked out
Problem with the ABS. The Traction Control is off because it uses the ABS to control traction. As this is part of the TC system it has also shut down. Have the problem with the ABS repaired by a professional and both will start working again.
you have a problem with your abs system
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Pull the ABS fuse located in the engine bay. This disables both traction control and ABS. The lights on the dash will stay illuminated because of the missing fuse.
Bring to a shop that has an "ABS" scanner to determine the problem
The traction control and the ABS both use the wheel speed sensors in the wheel bearings
pull the abs fuse
you NEED abs, traction control is nice but abs is a must. without abs your tires will lock up on the ice when braking. when this happen you cant steer, abs lets you steer ,as well as can be expected, but yes it gives you a lot more control in slippery conditions. you need abs