{"id":160317,"date":"2022-11-23T12:39:10","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T17:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarvoice.com\/news\/?p=160317"},"modified":"2022-11-23T12:39:06","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T17:39:06","slug":"traction-control-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarvoice.com\/news\/traction-control-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Traction Control Light: Why It’s On And What It Means"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you’re driving and the traction control light on your car’s dash begins to flash, it can be worrying. What does it mean? Is something wrong with your car? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the traction control (TC) light flashes or remains on, it means your tires are losing contact with the road. Wet, icy, or dirty road conditions may cause a vehicle to lose traction, activating the traction control system to stabilize the vehicle and illuminating the TC light as a warning.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The good news is that in most cases, an illuminated traction control light simply means that the vehicles traction sensors are working correctly. The sensors have detected that the vehicle is losing traction with the road, and reduces power to the tire that is slipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This shift of power from the tire that\u2019s slipping to the tires that are still successfully gripping the road allows you to safely continue driving in the right direction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Without the traction-control system, you would run the risk of hydroplaning or skidding off the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rest assured, if the TC light flashes intermittently then the system is working properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if the TC light is illuminated and stays on, then their could be a problem with the traction control system. Your car has a computer that monitors the vehicles systems to make sure they are functioning properly, and may of detected a problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s dive more into the traction control system, and what you should do if you see a TC car light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you see a flashing traction control light, don’t panic. The TC system detects slippery road conditions, and is making adjustments in real-time to keep you safely on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take care of yourself by listening for any signals from your vehicle when driving on harsh winter roads \u2013 especially if the TC light is flashing on and off intermittently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A flashing traction control light can be worrying if you don’t know what it means. However, in most cases, drive cautiously and the light will turn off as soon as the vehicle detects stable traction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally speaking, low tire pressure can cause your car’s traction control light to come on. If one or more of your tires is low on air, it will allow the center of the tread to collapse \u2013 becoming concave and trapping water rather than flowing it through the tread design. This results in hydroplaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sudden temperature changes or a car sitting for long periods<\/a> can cause loss of air pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When your tires are properly inflated, they have better contact with the road, which gives you better traction. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat to Do When You See A Flashing Traction Control Light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can Low Tire Pressure Cause My TC Light To Come On?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n