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PINPOINT TEST M : The Traction Control System Cannot Be Disabled

  1. M1 CHECK FOR IPC DTCs

    • Ignition ON.
    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the IPC self-test.

    Are any DTCs present in the IPC ? 

    Yes  REFER to Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes .
    No  GO to  M2.
  2. M2 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? 

    Yes  GO to  M3.
    No  Refer to article 'Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes', Go to Pinpoint Test AD .
  3. M3 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. TEST the system for normal operation.
    No  Refer to article 'Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes', Go to Pinpoint Test O .