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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 08:14 PM
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Question Low Traction Light????

I own a 97 Z M6 and when I am driving and apply the brakes, RIGHT before the car is completely stoped my "low trac" light comes on and the breaks surge slightly. I think it is a weak wheel speed sensor but I wandted to get someother opinions.


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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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Re: Low Traction Light????

You'll probably find this from a search of the message board. However, I solved this issue on my Z28 by reseating the connectors on the back of the front wheel hubs. Just remove the wheel for easier access and pull off/push on the connector two or three times to make sure that they are perfectly seated and clean.
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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and make sure your not doing a hard stop on like gravel or something.
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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Re: Low Traction Light????

I also had the same issue, the ABS sensor in the differential was cleaned (non traction control car).
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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Re: Low Traction Light????

Hey guys, thanks for all the responces its been a great help.


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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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Re: Low Traction Light????

mine does it when applying teh breaks over a pothole or when i hit a pothole at a decent speed, i tend to swerve around em but once in a while they jump out at u
Old Apr 27, 2005 | 10:52 PM
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Re: Low Traction Light????

i have the exact same problem, every now and then when i hit the brakes right before i stop it feels like i loose brake pressure and have to hit the brakes harder, then the low trac light comes on.
Old Apr 28, 2005 | 01:17 PM
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Re: Low Traction Light????

Ive had this same problem too, Its gone away for now, but seems to come back in the early morning winters when its cold and dewy outside.
Old May 19, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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Re: Low Traction Light????

same here
Old May 19, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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Re: Low Traction Light????

I've got a 95 Z28 that bleeps this light when I loose traction while accelorating....does that mean I have traction control?

ryan
Old May 19, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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Re: Low Traction Light????

Originally Posted by WSUFlyer
I've got a 95 Z28 that bleeps this light when I loose traction while accelorating....does that mean I have traction control?

ryan
no
it means you have abs and it detected low traction
Old May 20, 2005 | 01:01 AM
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Re: Low Traction Light????

Which cars had Traction Control....and how can u tell? I have assumed that ALL cars...no matter what make or model...with traction control has to have a button or switch to turn it off. True?

Ryan
Old May 20, 2005 | 01:08 AM
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Re: Low Traction Light????

95 was the first year ASR came out. However, it only came out on cars made later in the year (mine dosn't have it). You'll know because there will be a switch.
Old May 20, 2005 | 01:57 AM
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Re: Low Traction Light????

Originally Posted by OBE1 95Z28
I also had the same issue, the ABS sensor in the differential was cleaned (non traction control car).
How are these cleaned? Do you just mean the plug in connection, or are you actually removing the sensor from the axle?
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