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Pinpoint Test Q: The Stability/Traction Control System Is Inoperative Or Cannot Be Disabled

  1. Q1 CHECK FOR IPC DTCS 
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - IPC.
    • Are any DTCs present in the IPC? 
  2. Q2 CHECK THE MESSAGE CENTER TRACTION CONTROL SELECTION 
    • Using the message center buttons, configure the traction control on and then off again. Refer to the Owner's Literature.
    • Does the TRACTION CONTROL selection change when configured to on and off? 
  3. Q3 CHECK THE STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL DISABLED INDICATOR (SLIDING CAR OFF ICON) 
    • Using the message center buttons, configure the traction control on and then off again. Refer to the Owner's Literature.
    • Does the sliding car OFF icon illuminate when the traction control is turned off? 
    • Yes  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.
    • No  : REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES to diagnose the stability/traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon).