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why would you want the stabilitrak disabled it a safety feature tied into your abs--brakes-- traction control --if disabled those and certain options may also be disabled like cruise control --remote start ---if your looking to temporarily to work on vehicle pull your abs fuse --
I have a 2008 model. I am assuming the stabilitrak button(on my SUV) located next to the geer shift is turning the stabilitrak system
on and off OK? If not maybe just this switch is bad?
Unfortunately my stabilitrak alarm indicator has started coming on
periodically too. Mine seems to get reset after driving it for some
time then stopping and restarting after several short trips. I'm not
sure if mine is a real issue if it goes away after a while of driving.
The last time my "check engine" light came on also. When the
traction control alarm went away, so did the check engine alarm.
Good luck.
StabiliTrak Indicator Light: If the warning light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you are driving, there may be a problem with your StabiliTrak system and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system is off and will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
This light will also flash when the StabiliTrak system is active. If the StabiliTrak system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.
The traction control part of StabiliTrak can be turned off by pressing and releasing the StabiliTrak button if both systems (traction control and StabiliTrak) were previously on. To disable both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the button for five seconds.
Traction control and StabiliTrak can be turned on by pressing and releasing the StabiliTrak button if not automatically shut off for any other reason.
When the TCS or StabiliTrak system is turned off, the StabiliTrak light and the appropriate TCS off or StabiliTrak off message will be displayed on the DIC to warn the driver. Your vehicle will still have brake-traction control when traction control is off, but will not be able to use the engine speed management system.
If the StabiliTrak and/or Traction Control are not operating properly, I encourage you to take your vehicle in for inspection. A certified technician will be able to offer a more accurate diagnosis.
There is a steering sensor located at the base of the steering column. If the stabilitrak light is on, there should be a service engine or ABS light on. Have the codes checked and write them down as not to forget. Typically the code is set in the ABS system if the steering sensor is having an issue. However engine and transimission issues can cause the stabilitrak light to come on.
Your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak, which combines antilock
brake, traction and stability control systems and helps the driver
maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions.
Traction control activates when the controller senses wheel spin.
StabiliTrak will selectively apply the brakes and reduce engine torque
to help regain traction.
Stability control activates when the controller senses a
discrepancy between your intended path and the direction the vehicle is
travelling. StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure at any one
of the vehicle's brakes to help guide the vehicle in the direction which
you are steering.
When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive away, the
system performs several diagnostic checks to insure there are no
problems. You may hear or feel the system working. This is normal and
does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle. If driving
conditions delay system initialization, the STABILITRAK NOT READY
message may be displayed. If this is the case, your vehicle does not
need servicing.
When the StabiliTrak system is both on and actively controlling the
stability of the vehicle, the StabiliTrak light will blink for the
duration of the event.
You may also feel or hear the system working. This is normal.
StabiliTrak will turn off automatically if a problem is detected in
the system. The StabiliTrak light will come on and SERVICE STABILITRAK
will be displayed on the DIC. For vehicles without a DIC, the
StabiliTrak light and the StabiliTrak service light will both come on.
If the SERVICE STABILITRAK message (or StabiliTrak service light) does
not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, you should see your
dealer for service.
{: ) A car swerving light on the instrument cluster is the StabiTrak indicator, sometimes called the traction control indicator. A wrench beside it tells it requires servicing.
Your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak, which combines antilock brake, traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions.
Traction control activates when the controller senses wheel spin. StabiliTrak will selectively apply the brakes and reduce engine torque to help regain traction.
Stability control activates when the controller senses a discrepancy between your intended path and the direction the vehicle is travelling. StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle's brakes to help guide the vehicle in the direction which you are steering.
When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive away, the system performs several diagnostic checks to insure there are no problems. You may hear or feel the system working. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle. If driving conditions delay system initialization, the STABILITRAK NOT READY message may be displayed. If this is the case, your vehicle does not need servicing.
When the StabiliTrak system is both on and actively controlling the stability of the vehicle, the StabiliTrak light will blink for the duration of the event.
You may also feel or hear the system working. This is normal.
StabiliTrak will turn off automatically if a problem is detected in the system. The StabiliTrak light will come on and SERVICE STABILITRAK will be displayed on the DIC. For vehicles without a DIC, the StabiliTrak light and the StabiliTrak service light will both come on. If the SERVICE STABILITRAK message (or StabiliTrak service light) does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, you should see your dealer for service.
Hi. It is possible that the stabilitrak light is only an indicator to another problem. The main issue is the condition of your engine. When there is a check engine light, a code usually sets. The stabilitrak system doesnt function well if it detects that the engine master(the ECM) is not feeling well. Better have your vehicle scanned to determine the exact source of engine fault, and the stabilitrak will improve in effect. Okay? : )
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