Message "traction active" turned on

124,000 MILES • 4.2L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LISA MCELROY
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Message says, "traction active" and then it makes a semi loud hum.
Jun 28, 2022 at 8:46 AM
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Yep, the traction control/ABS is active while dumping pressure to the brakes. let's run the codes to see what they say so we can fix it. It sounds like the ABS module is bad but to tell for sure follow this guide and video:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/anti-lock-system-testing-and-repair-abs

Please run down this guide and report back.
Jun 29, 2022 at 4:57 AM
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