1999 Pontiac Grand Am Trac Off Light

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
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AWE543
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I Just Bought a 1999 Pontiac Grand am and it drives great and when i bought it no lights were lit up. Today The Trac Off Light came on and stays on even if i have ETS button on. How can i fix this? I hope i was not scammed as i paid cash over $5k for this car... I am so scared Please HELP
Feb 11, 2007 at 5:31 PM
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If it was through a dealer , I would expect you would have a warranty on it.

If not you need to spend a few more dollars and get a code reader, or get the codes read, then we can go further.

There may be no codes, and you will probably have to have some troubleshooting done by a garage that is current on technology. You brakes will not be affected, but the abs may be.

Don't let it petrify you. Fear is what keeps us from getting into serious trouble. :wink:
Feb 11, 2007 at 7:22 PM

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If bought from a dealer, check warranty coverage. Otherwise, have diagnostic codes read, then have a shop familiar with the system troubleshoot traction control if no codes are stored. Brakes should still work, though ABS may be affected.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am says the Trac Off light stays on even with the ETS button, after the car had no warning lights when purchased. The expert advises checking dealer warranty if applicable, reading codes, and having a current shop troubleshoot if needed. Brakes should not be affected, but ABS may be.

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