Q: Service AdvaceTrac Warning Light is on in my car

asked by on November 17, 2016

Service advance trac abs and check brake system warnings on and when i first start and drive off in the car it jerks stalls and i hear grinding noises in the front

My car has 70000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information constantly to the ABS and traction control system which are controlled by the car’s ECU. When the ECU senses an abnormal speed given specific conditions, it engages the ABS or traction control as needed to control the vehicle properly and safely.

Occasionally, these sensors can fail or become faulty working intermittently sending inaccurate signals to the ECU. When this happens, you may experience the symptoms you have described. The ABS or traction control system may be inadvertently activated by these false or inaccurate signals.

To avoid any unnecessary repairs, I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come to your home to diagnose your ABS and traction control system firsthand.

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