Hey all,
I've got a 2001 Monte Carlo (not the SS), and recently the traction control has been engaging at totally random times. Such instances include when I'm backing out of a parking space or when I'm accelerating from a stop and turning the wheel at the same time. No, the roads aren't wet and this is just under normal acceleration. So far, it hasn't happened when I'm just cruising. When it happens, the traction control light turns on and I can feel the pulsating occurring with one of the wheels. It still haven't pinpointed exactly which wheel it is, but I believe it's the front passenger side.
It more of an annoyance than anything. And I can turn off the traction control, but then a light comes on in the dash letting me know it's off, which is also annoying. My first instinct tells me that this may be related to a Hall effect sensor failure which also controls the ABS. I had this happen in a previous car, where the ABS light remained on and it turns out one of the hall effect sensor went bad.
Before I start tearing into things, I wanted to see if there's anything else I should look at.
I've got a 2001 Monte Carlo (not the SS), and recently the traction control has been engaging at totally random times. Such instances include when I'm backing out of a parking space or when I'm accelerating from a stop and turning the wheel at the same time. No, the roads aren't wet and this is just under normal acceleration. So far, it hasn't happened when I'm just cruising. When it happens, the traction control light turns on and I can feel the pulsating occurring with one of the wheels. It still haven't pinpointed exactly which wheel it is, but I believe it's the front passenger side.
It more of an annoyance than anything. And I can turn off the traction control, but then a light comes on in the dash letting me know it's off, which is also annoying. My first instinct tells me that this may be related to a Hall effect sensor failure which also controls the ABS. I had this happen in a previous car, where the ABS light remained on and it turns out one of the hall effect sensor went bad.
Before I start tearing into things, I wanted to see if there's anything else I should look at.