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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2007 🢒 Montana SV6 Ext. 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Traction Off Indicator Inoperative

Circuit Description

The Traction Off indicator is controlled by the instrument cluster via serial data messages from the body control module (BCM). When the traction control system (TCS) switch is pressed, the BCM commands the instrument cluster to turn ON the Traction Off indicator.

The Traction Off indicator will also turn ON during the instrument cluster bulb check. When the ignition switch is turned to ON, the Traction Off indicator will turn ON for approximately 3 seconds and then turn OFF.

Diagnostic Aids

The malfunction must be present during diagnosis in order to prevent unnecessary parts replacement. Always begin diagnosis with the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle.

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step tests if the instrument panel cluster (IPC) is able to turn ON the Traction Off indicator.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Antilock Brake System Connector End Views or Displays and Gages Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2
  1. Turn OFF the ignition for 5 seconds.
  2. Turn ON the ignition while observing the Traction Off indicator.

Does the Traction Off indicator illuminate for 2 seconds and then turn OFF?

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3
  1. Disconnect the harness connector of the traction control system (TCS) switch.
  2. Ground the TCS signal circuit at the TCS harness connector.

Does the Traction Off indicator illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Replace the TCS switch. Refer to Electronic Traction Control Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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5

Test for an open in the TCS switch signal circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Select the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Special Functions menu on the scan tool.
  3. Command the IPC lamps ON.

Does the Traction Off indicator turn ON?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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9
  1. Turn OFF the ignition for 5 seconds.
  2. Turn ON the ignition while observing the Traction Off indicator.

Does the Traction Off indicator illuminate for 2 seconds and then turn OFF?

System OK

Go to Step 2