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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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Traction Control Light & ABS Light

I have a problem, when ever i drive in rainy conditions the Traction Control symbol on the message center, the light on the dash switch for Traction Control and the ABS symbol on the message center all come on at once. Typically it only happens when it's raining, it usually stays on as long as conditions are wet. I have also seen it a few times when it's dry out as well, but it will be one or the other at that point(ABS or T/C).

I have spun the tires with all the lights on described above and you can feel the Traction Control activate, so that still works.

Also I have felt the pedal go spongy with only a flash of the ABS light in dry weather as well under normal braking. This would only last for one stop light and then it's fine again....for a week or so.

I've had my service center replace the ABS sensor once, but it's still happening. I've also had them check for any codes but they haven't found any.

I'm running 37" tires 6" lift and a TS Performance Re-Speed for speedometer callibration.

Anyone else experiencing similar issues? -thanks
 
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by JCHH
I have a problem, when ever i drive in rainy conditions the Traction Control symbol on the message center, the light on the dash switch for Traction Control and the ABS symbol on the message center all come on at once. Typically it only happens when it's raining, it usually stays on as long as conditions are wet. I have also seen it a few times when it's dry out as well, but it will be one or the other at that point(ABS or T/C).

I have spun the tires with all the lights on described above and you can feel the Traction Control activate, so that still works.

Also I have felt the pedal go spongy with only a flash of the ABS light in dry weather as well under normal braking. This would only last for one stop light and then it's fine again....for a week or so.

I've had my service center replace the ABS sensor once, but it's still happening. I've also had them check for any codes but they haven't found any.

I'm running 37" tires 6" lift and a TS Performance Re-Speed for speedometer callibration.

Anyone else experiencing similar issues? -thanks
Yes every now and then my ABS light just pops on for no reason at all but only stays on for a few seconds. This has been going on since truck was stock and brand new. I now have 37s a level kit and a spartan package. LOL still happens never went to dealer though
 
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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did you have your batteries checked? might be the issue.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by senix
did you have your batteries checked? might be the issue.
I have not checked the batteries yet, but was thinking it was about time. My truck is a job1 purchased in July oF '07 with 45k miles. Although this has been happening for quite some time ....... At least since last winter.
 
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