SOURCE: TCS/SLIP & Check Engine Light Warning
TCS is Traction Control System,and all TCS's are controlled though the Anti Lock Braking (ABS) system.Here's how it works:Each wheel,or in some cases,only the drive wheels have a speed sensor mounted near the hub or axle,and sends a speed signal to the PCM (Powertrain Control Module).The PCM monitors wheel speed continuously,and if it sees a speed out of the ordinary,say for example the right rear tire is spinning and traveling at a much higher speed than the left rear,the PCM will pulse the brakes through the ABS system on the right rear to slow down the right rear so that the left and right wheel speeds match up,this is how the traction control works.So,if you have a TCS problem,the PCM will see this and set a Dignostic Trouble Code (DTC).You need to pull the DTC's out of the system with a scan tool,diagnose and repair the DTC's.It could likely be something as simple as a malfunctioning wheel speed sensor,but you won't know until the codes are pulled out,as this will point in the general direction.Good luck.
SOURCE: kia rio 2002 camshaft pos. sensor just replace still light check
check the belt,if its out it will flag up this code,your car will run on sequential firing from the crankshaft sensor,failing that put an oscilloscope on the signal wire at the sensor and ecu its possible the ecu might not be seeing the signal,start with the basics first
SOURCE: TCS, SLIP and ABS lights on
Check your brake fluid first. If that is low, top it off and recheck. If its ok, than you will need one of the rear ABS sensors. You will need to plug it in and find out which side it is. That's really the only ABS issue that car has. One of the rear ABS sensors fails.
SOURCE: Why is the check engine, slip, and VDC light on
All three lights came on at the same time while I was driving last month. The dealer said it was the sensors. Had them replaced for about $750
SOURCE: 2000 honda odyssey, sputtering and pinging,
The following is from the Honda Odyssey (1999-2004) Service Manual page 19-81:
"When the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL or check engine light) and the Traction Control System (TCS) light are both on at the same time, you should troubleshoot the Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system first."
"The TCS indicator will come on if one or more of the following components are faulty:
heated oxygen sensor, manifold absolute pressure sensor, crankshaft position sensor, engine coolant temp. sensor, throttle position sensor, top dead center sensor 1 or 2, intake air temp. sensor, exhaust gas recirculation, barometric pressure sensor, idle air control valve, VTEC pressure switch, knock sensor, fuel supply system, automatic transaxle, and misfire detection system of the PGM-FI system."
Most major auto parts stores have a code reader that will read out your diagnostic trouble codes or DTC's that are stored in the car's computer when the MIL comes on. They will do it for free. With these codes, you can narrow down what is wrong. This is good information to have if you are dealing with a mechanic or dealership. The terminal to hook up the code reader is under the driver's side dash about in line with your right shin.
Locate the accelerator cable next to the throttle assembly towards the back and top of the engine and remove the shield. Pull the retaining pins using a pair of slip joint pliers if necessary.
Remove any other accessories that might interfere with the removal of the camshaft sensor like wiring harness, spark plug retainers or engine cover, depending on your particular Ford Taurus model.
Move the fuel-injectors wiring harness off the valve cover studs as well to gain access to the camshaft sensor if necessary.
Locate the camshaft sensor around the top of the engine. For more information, see the Resources box at the bottom of this article.
Unplug the camshaft-sensor electrical connector by pressing on the lock tab and pulling the plastic connector off the sensor.
Unfasten the two sensor mounting screws using a Phillips screwdriver and remove the sensor from the engine compartment.
Installing the Camshaft Sensor
Position the new camshaft sensor in place and start the two mounting screws by hand to avoid damaging the threads.
Tighten the two mounting screws using the Phillips screwdriver.
Plug the camshaft-sensor electrical connector.
Realign the fuel injectors' wiring harness over the valve cover studs.
Install any other accessories you had to remove to gain access to the camshaft sensor like wiring harness, spark plug retainers or engine cover.
Replace the accelerator cable shield if you had to remove it. Use the slip joint pliers if necessary.
Connect the ground, battery cable using one of the wrenches to hold the terminal bolt in place and tighten the retaining nut with another wrench
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Disconnect the ground battery cable using a wrench to hold the
terminal bolt in place as you loosen the retaining nut with another
wrench. Locate the accelerator cable next to the throttle assembly
towards the back and top of the engine and remove the shield. Pull
the retaining pins using a pair of slip joint pliers if necessary.
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Remove any other accessories that might interfere with the removal
of the camshaft sensor like wiring harness, spark plug retainers or
engine cover, depending on your particular Ford Taurus model.
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Move the fuel-injectors wiring harness off the valve cover studs as
well to gain access to the camshaft sensor if necessary.
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Locate the camshaft sensor around the top of the engine. For more
information, see the Resources box at the bottom of this article.
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Unplug the camshaft-sensor electrical connector by pressing on the
lock tab and pulling the plastic connector off the sensor.
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Unfasten the two sensor mounting screws using a Phillips screwdriver
and remove the sensor from the engine compartment.
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Position the new camshaft sensor in place and start the two mounting
screws by hand to avoid damaging the threads. Tighten the two
mounting screws using the Phillips screwdriver.
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Plug the camshaft-sensor electrical connector.Realign the fuel
injectors' wiring harness over the valve cover studs. Install any
other accessories you had to remove to gain access to the camshaft
sensor like wiring harness, spark plug retainers or engine cover.
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Replace the accelerator cable shield if you had to remove it. Use
the slip joint pliers if necessary. Connect the ground, battery
cable using one of the wrenches to hold the terminal bolt in place
and tighten the retaining nut with another wrench
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