What does power train control module abnormal and also restraint control module abnormal, ABS/TCS mean?

Tiny
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I did a diagnose it report power train control module abnormal and also restraint control module abnormal, ABS/TCS (Anti-lock braking system traction control module) this is first time doing this so what does it mean?
Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 AT 5:00 PM

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Tiny
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Can you provide the report so that we can look at it just to be sure?

More then likely it means these modules have codes in them but we need to see it just to be sure.

Also, I would suggest we stop by a parts store and scan for codes just to see if there are any there.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

I suspect the ABS/TCS issue is a wheel speed sensor but again we need to see this to be sure what is happening. Thanks
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Thursday, April 29th, 2021 AT 8:34 PM
Tiny
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I have a scan code reader the problem that my car battery was very low so I disconnected the battery and the check engine light cleared. Now scan code reader I get no codes. So how do I get back the check engine light to appear?
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Friday, April 30th, 2021 AT 4:06 PM
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Once you clear the codes the only way to get them back is to get the issue to act up again so that they reset.

Are you able to drive it? If so, you need to drive it so that it acts up again and the codes will reset.
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Saturday, May 1st, 2021 AT 7:05 PM
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No I can't drive it shift into gear it won't go.
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Saturday, May 1st, 2021 AT 7:36 PM
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Okay. Start the engine and put it in gear a number of times and try to drive it. Then check the codes again and hopefully they reset.

Also, when you put it in gear does it just rev up or can you not even shift it? Maybe get a video of this and that will help. Thanks
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Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 AT 8:01 PM
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Here's the report that I have I hope that this images will help.
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Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 AT 10:27 PM
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Okay. Does the vehicle even start and run? These codes would not necessarily cause an issue like this so I think we are missing something or I am not understanding the issue.

I would suggest addressing the voltage code that you have which if the battery is weak we need to replace it. I attached that info below.

Maybe if you get a video of the issue of the vehicle not going that will help explain this.
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Monday, May 3rd, 2021 AT 9:22 PM

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