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reset lamps?

Old Jul 11, 2011 | 1:43 PM
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anyone know how to reset the stablitrak/ tractioncontrol lights on 07 Equinox?
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 2:22 PM
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I don't know. Maybe disconnect the battery ground cable for a couple of minutes? Have you checked your senor wiring connectors to make sure they're clean and tight?
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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chevyman116,

Are you currently experiencing an issue with your StabiliTrak or Traction control?

Thank you,
Elizabeth, Chevrolet Customer Service
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 1:11 AM
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Disconnecting the battery cable(s) is not necessary to reset codes on most newer vehicles, and in my opinion this should be avoided whenever possible. Instead, just pull a few specific fuses for about a minute to reset codes. On your 2007 Equinox, in the underhood fuse block, pull fuse #16 (ETC/ECM 15A) and #33 (ECM 15A) for about 1 minute.

This will reset any codes that would cause the "Service Stabilitrak" and/or "Service Traction Control" to display as well as any codes that would cause the check engine light to come on. Of course, if the cause of problem is not fixed, after being reset, the appropriate warning message will be displayed when the problem is detected again.

You can just pull only fuse #33 to erase any codes that are causing the check engine light to illuminate.

If you plan on getting it serviced anywhere, pulling fuses to reset codes is not a good idea since any diagnostic information that is/was stored is lost during this process. With the proper diagnostic tools, a technician is able to view a snapshot of information that is stored the moment any codes are triggered. This information can save a technician time trying to diagnose a problem if it's still viewable.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 7:36 AM
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Thanks for the tip ruley73. I'll try to remember that if mine starts throwing codes and messages.
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