Q: I think my computer needs to be reprogrammed because my electric stability is not working properly
I think my computer needs to be reprogrammed because my electric stability is not working properly, every time i am driving the electric stability lights comes on and off and it feels like my car is driving on a slippery road or it can maintain a stable course.
My car has 126000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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