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My car started to idle funny and the TCS light came on.

All of a sudden today, my car started to idle funny, like the old timey cars would do if a spark plug was missing, and then the TCS = Traction Control System Indicator came on and will not go off. Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp is on but it is always on only NOW it blinks sporadically. DOES ANYONE know anything that could help me get started with a diagnosis PLEASE? IT GOT Me home just fine but I am afraid to drive it anywhere else. This is the only car I have.

  • galaxyline61 Jun 26, 2009

    AVID101

    So the TCS is connected to the brakes?

    OMG THANK YOU for answering me... I am so worried about this.

    Would it be okay to drive the car to a shop?

    Thank you so so so much.

    Gal




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You were ok until the flashing light that means DANGER Imminet failure of brake system or traction control.check to see if engen is wet and if you have a broken hose if not from there take it to a shop as you will not have the tools to do the job safely.

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