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Old 02-03-2004, 01:54 PM
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ABS, SLIP, and TC OFF lights?

what does it mean when my "ABS" light, "SLIP" light, and the "TC OFF" light stay on while I"m driving? The washerfluid light is on too, but it was on for a while (reservoir is empty)... but the other lights just came on last night and haven't gone away... I haven't been able to notice much difference in driving because I've only been driving for a couple of blocks at a realyl slow speed (snow is hitting us hard)...
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Old 02-03-2004, 04:34 PM
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can someone give me any idea as to what the problem might be?
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Old 02-03-2004, 05:06 PM
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Seems like there is a malfunction with the TC system. See if your ABS and TC is working.

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Old 02-03-2004, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by BigDogJonx
Seems like there is a malfunction with the TC system. See if your ABS and TC is working.

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when the lights are on, they aren't working... this sucks...
do you think it could have somethign to do w/ packed ice/slush somewhere in the undercarriage? for some reason packed snow causes my transmission to mess up... I solve the problem by getting a car wash.
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Old 02-03-2004, 07:22 PM
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I bet this is happening then because like you said packed ice and snow. It probably got into the ABS speed rings near the ends of the driveshaft where the hub is and is jammed in there. So no issue there, just need to wait till it melts off.

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Do we have a functioning "washer light" on the SE?
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Old 02-03-2004, 07:58 PM
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Yes, it is functional.
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Old 02-03-2004, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BigDogJonx
I bet this is happening then because like you said packed ice and snow. It probably got into the ABS speed rings near the ends of the driveshaft where the hub is and is jammed in there. So no issue there, just need to wait till it melts off.

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thanks for the help, Jonx. I'm going to go and get a car wash ASAP.
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