Traction Control Light Is On in Hillsboro, KS
The short answer
A flashing traction control light usually means the system is doing its job and catching a wheel that is slipping. A light that stays on means it has found a fault and switched itself off.
You will see it flicker on a gravel road after rain, pulling out onto US-56 on an icy morning, or spinning a tire in a muddy field drive. When it stays on, the cause is often a wheel speed sensor, the same part the anti-lock brakes use. Bring it in, or we will come and get it.
Call or text (620) 416-0008. Describe the noise. We'll do the rest.
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We read every module, not just one. Traction control talks to the brakes, the engine and the steering, so we check them all to find which one turned it off.
We start with the simple fixes. A dirty wheel sensor or a damaged connector is far more common than an expensive module.
We confirm it on the road. We drive it and watch every wheel speed sensor read cleanly, so the light stays off for the right reason.
You approve everything first. We tell you what we found and what it costs before any work starts.
Why Hillsboro brings a traction control light to Moxie
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Dealer-level diagnostics
We read the brake, engine and stability systems on all makes.
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Warranty good at over 17,000 shops
Repairs carry the NAPA nationwide warranty for 24 months or 24,000 miles.
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An ASE-certified technician
Our technician is ASE certified in engine repair, automatic transmissions and drivetrains, and Moxie pays for ASE testing for the whole team.
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We come and get it
Free pickup and delivery for cars and trucks within 40 road miles of the shop, which covers Newton and McPherson.
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Can I keep driving?
Yes, but drive as if you have no traction help.
A steady traction control light does not affect your normal brakes or steering, so you can usually drive it to us. You have lost the system that stops the wheels spinning on slick roads, though, so take it easy on gravel, ice and wet pavement and book it in soon.
Stop driving and call us if
- The red brake warning light is on as well
- The ABS light is on and the brake pedal feels different
- The vehicle pulls, slides or hesitates on dry pavement
- The check engine light is flashing
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What turns the traction control light on around here
- A wheel speed sensor caked in mud, grit or road salt from county roads
- Sensor wiring damaged by ice, flying gravel or rodents
- Mismatched tires or very uneven wear, which can confuse the sensors
- A steering angle sensor that needs setting after a wheel alignment
- An engine fault that makes the computer switch traction control off, often with the check engine light
- A failing ABS module, which is less common
How we diagnose a traction control light in Hillsboro
- We ask whether the light flashes or stays on, and which other lights came on with it.
- We read the stored codes in every module with dealer-level diagnostic equipment.
- We watch each wheel speed sensor's live reading on a test drive to find the one that drops out.
- We check the tires for mismatched sizes or uneven wear, and ask about any recent alignment work.
- We inspect the sensor, its wiring and its connector before we name any part.
A traction control light across five Kansas counties
We look after drivers across Marion County, Harvey County, McPherson County, Chase County and Lyon County, with free pickup and delivery within 40 road miles of 611 Orchard Dr, Hillsboro.
Traction control questions we hear every week
Is it safe to drive with the traction control light on?
Usually, yes. Your normal brakes and steering still work. You have lost the help that stops the wheels spinning on slick roads, so drive gently on gravel, ice and wet pavement. If the red brake light is on too, stop driving and call us.
Why does the light flash when I pull away?
A flashing light means the system just caught a wheel slipping and cut a little power to stop it. That is normal on gravel, snow or a wet road. If it flashes on dry pavement, let us take a look.
Why did the ABS light come on too?
Traction control and anti-lock brakes share the same wheel speed sensors. When one sensor stops reading, both systems switch off together, so the two lights usually point at the same fault.