Traction Control newbie
11-08-2007, 05:48 PM
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Traction Control newbie
07 v6 - There is a light on the dash that looks like an underinflated tire with an exclamation point in the middle. It's always lit up.Is that thetraction control light? I don't have a traction control button and there is nothing keeping me from lighting up the tires by just mashing on the skinny pedal. What's going on here? thanks.
11-08-2007, 05:52 PM
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RE: Traction Control newbie
Welcome to the world of TPMS. That light is the indicator that your tire pressure is low. Check your pressure on your tires; if you're at the recommended PSI (which I think is 36 PSI; I don't remember what it is off the top of my head) the light should go off. If you're at recommended PSI and the light is still on, take the car in to the dealer and have them check it out - you might have a faulty sensor that should be covered under warranty.
11-08-2007, 07:15 PM
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RE: Traction Control newbie
the first question I'd ask you is:
Do you have aftermarket rims on the car? That's gonna cause it 90% of the time.
In fact has anyone ever had the TPMS light come on and found that their tire (tires) was low?
Do you have aftermarket rims on the car? That's gonna cause it 90% of the time.
In fact has anyone ever had the TPMS light come on and found that their tire (tires) was low?
11-08-2007, 09:31 PM
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RE: Traction Control newbie
ORIGINAL: Orion_240
the first question I'd ask you is:
Do you have aftermarket rims on the car? That's gonna cause it 90% of the time.
In fact has anyone ever had the TPMS light come on and found that their tire (tires) was low?
the first question I'd ask you is:
Do you have aftermarket rims on the car? That's gonna cause it 90% of the time.
In fact has anyone ever had the TPMS light come on and found that their tire (tires) was low?
11-08-2007, 11:18 PM
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RE: Traction Control newbie
ORIGINAL: Argonaut
LOL - that is exactly the right question, has it every worked for anyone?. TPMS is a pain in the ***
ORIGINAL: Orion_240
the first question I'd ask you is:
Do you have aftermarket rims on the car? That's gonna cause it 90% of the time.
In fact has anyone ever had the TPMS light come on and found that their tire (tires) was low?
the first question I'd ask you is:
Do you have aftermarket rims on the car? That's gonna cause it 90% of the time.
In fact has anyone ever had the TPMS light come on and found that their tire (tires) was low?
11-09-2007, 09:24 AM
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RE: Traction Control newbie
ORIGINAL: Orion_240
the first question I'd ask you is:
Do you have aftermarket rims on the car? That's gonna cause it 90% of the time.
In fact has anyone ever had the TPMS light come on and found that their tire (tires) was low?
the first question I'd ask you is:
Do you have aftermarket rims on the car? That's gonna cause it 90% of the time.
In fact has anyone ever had the TPMS light come on and found that their tire (tires) was low?