What happens when the traction control module is not working?

When the traction control module is not working properly the traction control safety feature will be disabled. It may be more difficult to maintain control of the vehicle during adverse weather conditions.

What kind of traction control does a car have?

CARS.COM — All cars and light trucks since the 2012 model year have come with standard traction control, and many vehicles from earlier years that had antilock brakes also got traction control systems.

When does the traction control light come on?

If there is a problem with the traction control system that hinders its ability to work effectively, the traction control light will remain illuminated indefinitely. If the traction control light does come on, it will usually do so while you’re accelerating.

How does traction control and ABS work together?

Where traction control maintains traction while accelerating and ABS does the same for braking, electronic stability systems compare the vehicle’s trajectory to where the driver seems to want it to go and brakes individual wheels to keep it on course.

What happens when your traction control is disabled?

A problem in the system will usually illuminate a dashboard warning light that traction control is disabled and, in some cases, ABS is disabled as well. (When ABS is disabled, you should still have normal braking, just without the antilock action.)

When does the traction control light turn on?

Loss of traction most commonly occurs in ice or snow, so the TCS shifts power from the wheel that is slipping to the wheels that are still gripping the pavement well. Your traction control system lets you know it’s working and not working when the TCS light turns on.