What does TC mean in a pontiac grand prix?
traction control
Warning lights and traction control.
What does TC mean in Pontiac g6?
The traction control system in your vehicle exists as a driving aid during adverse conditions, such as rain, snow, ice, or poorly maintained roads. When the system is not working, it will illuminate a warning light on the dashboard cluster.
How does traction control work in a Grand Prix?
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Traction Control systems in your Grand Prix both use the ABS wheel-speed sensors and modulator valve assembly to control wheel slip. The ABS system monitors the wheel-speed sensors and relieves brake pressure on a wheel that it senses is nearing lock-up.
How to troubleshoot a Grand Prix ABS light and traction?
Go to step two if the code indicates a wheel speed sensor fault or step five if the codes indicates a solenoid fault. Select “Data” from the onscreen menu and scroll through the list until wheel speed sensor data is displayed on the screen. Test drive the car while monitoring the wheel speed signals, indicated by the fault code, on the scan tool.
Where is the diagnostic connector on a Grand Prix?
The diagnostic connector in OBD-II equipped Grand Prix is located under the driver’s side of the dash near the steering column. Turn the ignition key on and retrieve trouble codes according to the instructions supplied with the scan tool.
Where is the wheel speed sensor on a Grand Prix?
Unplug the faulty wheel speed sensor, located on the back of the wheel bearing and hub assembly at each wheel in the Grand Prix and test the resistance of the sensor using your digital volt/ohm meter set to read resistance. The resistance of a good wheel speed sensor will be1k ohms +/- 10 percent.
What are the warning lights on a Pontiac Grand Prix?
This guide was specifically written to assist owners of the GM (General Motors) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP in resolving problems with the ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), “TCS OFF” (Traction Control System) and the SES (Service Engine Soon) dash board warning lights.
When does traction control go off in a Grand Prix GT?
When the lights are on and the error messages are on your control panel, the traction control is disabled. I have a 2004 Grand prix GT. Sometimes when im applying the brakes and turning at the same time, my abs kicks in. and sometimes the abs light, trac control light and the service brakes lights all come on.
Is the ABS service light still on on my Pontiac Grand Prix?
The ABS service light still on, after replacing the wheel baring, However, it still needs to be fixed. Hpe it helps to anyone. for me steering var, tapping was really anoying because I could feel while accelating and braking. My trac light comes on after a couple miles and therefore my RPM’s shut off.
What causes a bad traction sensor on a Pontiac Grand Prix?
Most likely a bad wheel hub assembly which holds bearings and ABS speed sensor. Jack up the wheel off the ground. Grab it at 12 and 6 position and shake it. Any movement equals bad bearings. This will cause the wheel speed sensor to move around and be read as a faulty ABS/Traction Indicator.