Q: What does it mean when your traction control light comes on and your engine is running badly
I had to drive past a slower car and right after I did the traction control light warning light came on and stability link light saying it was off and the engine started running ruff. What could that mean?
My car has 211789 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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