Traction active
#1
Traction active
Hi all,
I'm new here.
I have a 2005 Impala 3.4 with about 150k miles on it.
Recently when I start the car and either back up and put it in gear forward, or take off from a stop forward. Wheels straight or turned (either direction). Light throttle, dry pavement or dirt ( My driveway is gravel). The traction control kicks in and the light comes on. Twice now I've had a message that read Service traction system. (shut the car off and restart, No message).
I searched the archives and saw people talk about a sensor on each side that might have a bad connection. Or maybe bad bearings.
Where are the sensors located? And am I on the right track?
TIA,
Glenn
I'm new here.
I have a 2005 Impala 3.4 with about 150k miles on it.
Recently when I start the car and either back up and put it in gear forward, or take off from a stop forward. Wheels straight or turned (either direction). Light throttle, dry pavement or dirt ( My driveway is gravel). The traction control kicks in and the light comes on. Twice now I've had a message that read Service traction system. (shut the car off and restart, No message).
I searched the archives and saw people talk about a sensor on each side that might have a bad connection. Or maybe bad bearings.
Where are the sensors located? And am I on the right track?
TIA,
Glenn
#3
Ummm.... Plan b? What would be the next step if not the connections? Can you replace the sensor?
Thanks for the heads up on where to find the connection though. I really appreciate it.
Glenn
Thanks for the heads up on where to find the connection though. I really appreciate it.
Glenn
#4
I have had the harness replaced because of a broken wire inside. I noticed it first after I went through an automatic car wash. The dealer said water tends to get in there and cause problems.
I promised to NEVER wash it again:-)
I promised to NEVER wash it again:-)
#5
It is not usually the sensor. It is the same sensor/wire assemble as your ABS system uses. You'll find it running along your lower control arm, a-frame I guess. It will trace back up front under the radiator and tie into the cars electrical. From what I can tell, the dealer just spliced into just past the suspension control arm and replaced with all new. I bet a dealer will know exactly what the p/n is.
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