Service AdvanceTrac
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Service AdvanceTrac
I've read a few threads here on the subject and don't think I have an issue but wanted to throw it out there just in case.
A couple days ago while doing approx. 75 MPH on the freeway I saw the "service advancetrac" message pop up. I hit ok to clear it. The little icon on the left of the cluster came on. Stayed on for about 3 minutes then cleared up. Hasn't come on since. Fluke with the sensors or indicative of some more serious. Like most of you I prefer to avoid going to the dealer if I can.
Thanks!
A couple days ago while doing approx. 75 MPH on the freeway I saw the "service advancetrac" message pop up. I hit ok to clear it. The little icon on the left of the cluster came on. Stayed on for about 3 minutes then cleared up. Hasn't come on since. Fluke with the sensors or indicative of some more serious. Like most of you I prefer to avoid going to the dealer if I can.
Thanks!
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I did actually. But I've been driving the same freeway lane, same speed, same bumps for almost 10k miles now and never happened before. It was especially windy too. I'm hoping your theory is right! Appreciate the feedback.
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I've read a few threads here on the subject and don't think I have an issue but wanted to throw it out there just in case.
A couple days ago while doing approx. 75 MPH on the freeway I saw the "service advancetrac" message pop up. I hit ok to clear it. The little icon on the left of the cluster came on. Stayed on for about 3 minutes then cleared up. Hasn't come on since. Fluke with the sensors or indicative of some more serious. Like most of you I prefer to avoid going to the dealer if I can.
Thanks!
A couple days ago while doing approx. 75 MPH on the freeway I saw the "service advancetrac" message pop up. I hit ok to clear it. The little icon on the left of the cluster came on. Stayed on for about 3 minutes then cleared up. Hasn't come on since. Fluke with the sensors or indicative of some more serious. Like most of you I prefer to avoid going to the dealer if I can.
Thanks!
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If you are under warranty I would pop by the dealer and at least report it. Probably nothing to worry about, BUT in case later on you have an issue it would be nice to have a paper trail.
Although, I activate "Advance Trac" often and I have not seen that message... Snow covered and icy roads will do that. Going up the hills I even get a lot of activating in 4WD with the rear locked in... Stopping gives the ABS a workout at times too. For me, unless I got back to back error messages I would chalk it up to anomaly. I even had an anomaly with the hill start assist and it cleared itself.
Although, I activate "Advance Trac" often and I have not seen that message... Snow covered and icy roads will do that. Going up the hills I even get a lot of activating in 4WD with the rear locked in... Stopping gives the ABS a workout at times too. For me, unless I got back to back error messages I would chalk it up to anomaly. I even had an anomaly with the hill start assist and it cleared itself.
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When ever I get a cel on a vehicle that's under warranty, I never clear it. If it clears itself that's fine.
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From: Morganton, NC
I have a 2015 F250 with 27K miles I have had it to the dealership 3 times for "service advance track" warning light over the last three months. First time they dug into the wiring harness and tried to make sure everything was connected. Last time two weeks ago, they ran diagnostics and cleared several diagnostic warning codes. This time they ran a diagnostic check and cleared codes again. Usually occurs under normal conditions. Sometimes it clears itself, only to come back on the next time I start the truck. Any suggestions?
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From: Morganton, NC
Here are the codes they gave me on the second trip. This time they said they did an IVD initialization and retested it and it passes. I am betting it shows up again within the week.
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From: Hempstead, TX
Mine was doing the same thing and what I found to stop it for a while is to unplug and replug the giant connector beside the top of the parking brake pedal assembly. I had the exact same issues you describe and the exact same "repair" attempts. When I unplug and replug, the symptoms go away for a few months.
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EO2SeaBee...I may one day get to that, but right now since it is under warranty I want it recorded by the dealer so they can see the pattern. Last truck had an occasional, non-bothersome transmission bump I ignored during the warranty and it cost me to get it repaired later. I will keep your advice for after warranty expiration.
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From: Hempstead, TX
EO2SeaBee...I may one day get to that, but right now since it is under warranty I want it recorded by the dealer so they can see the pattern. Last truck had an occasional, non-bothersome transmission bump I ignored during the warranty and it cost me to get it repaired later. I will keep your advice for after warranty expiration.
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EO2SeaBee...I may one day get to that, but right now since it is under warranty I want it recorded by the dealer so they can see the pattern. Last truck had an occasional, non-bothersome transmission bump I ignored during the warranty and it cost me to get it repaired later. I will keep your advice for after warranty expiration.
CELs to me are like circuit breakers. If it flips once it's OK to reset it, if it flips again, there is a problem. Right now the problem is a small annoyance - but the annoyance can become a major headache later on down the road.
I understand Doug's hesitation to take it in anymore - Hopefully his issue is a loose connector that takes months in between failures.