What does it mean when the stability control light comes on?
Generally, the light will illuminate when the computer is actively trying to maintain traction control. This light will stay lit only while the vehicle is not under control. If the light stays on constantly, it is likely that a malfunction has been detected or the system has been shut off manually.
What do you do if your stability control light comes on?
The first thing to do, if your traction control warning light comes on while you are driving, is to find a safe spot to pull over. Turn your vehicle off, then restart it. If the traction control warning light stays off, there was a momentary glitch in the system, and you should be fine to continue.
Can I drive with stability control light on?
Is it Safe to Drive with the TCS Light On? It is only safe to drive with the TCS light on if it appears when you are losing traction: it means the system is engaging. Driving without traction control can make your vehicle susceptible to spinning out and sliding around on the road.
Can you drive with stability control light on?
No. If the light comes on, and you obviously have traction, it is safe enough to drive yourself to place to get an inspection of the light. Note: some cars allow you to manually turn traction control off, in which case the “TCS Off” light will also illuminate. Only experienced drivers should do this at their own risk.
How do I turn off my stability control light?
This may vary by the manufacturer of your vehicle. If equipped, there should be a switch/button showing a picture of a car with wavy lines underneath. Press this button to turn off traction control. This should then display the light on the dash as a steady yellow light indicating the TC is now turned off.
Why are the lights on my Subaru Outback light up?
So, that fuel trim problem caused the CEL to light up, and then it led to disabling of the cruise control, the traction control, and most likely also the Vehicle Dynamic Control. That is standard fare on any modern car with all of these electronic systems.
What do you do when the warning light goes off on a Subaru?
If driving, stop as soon as safely possible and leave the engine to idle until the warning light goes off. Once the warning light has gone off, the transmission fluid is cool enoigh for you to continue your journey. If the AT OIL TEMP is flashing, it indicates that there’s a fault with the transmission control system.
Can you replace the sensor on a Subaru Outback?
If the shop stated that replacing the sensor is going to fix that problem I would be a little concerned. If Subaru won’t cover this repair under warranty you may want to find another shop to work on it, though they are ‘supposed’ to be the experts on the car.
What causes a Subaru Outback to be disabled?
A fault in one system can cause trouble with the others. When a fault is detected in one system, others may be disabled as a precaution. This strategy is normal and not unique to Subaru. There’s no way to determine just by the trouble code whether your fault is with the sensor, a fuel injector, or a vacuum leak.