Traction control is coming on
Mar 17, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Replaced Clock Spring?
DANIELHAYES764
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What to check next
Diagnostic guidance. Suggested checks and possible repairs are separate from the owner's reported results.
Use a diagnostic tool that can access the vehicle's ABS and stability-control systems, and record the warning behavior and available faults before clearing anything. Have the installation reviewed against the correct service procedure, including any applicable steering-angle setup requirements. The discussion does not demonstrate that a battery disconnect will fix the concern. Further steering-wheel or restraint-system work should follow the manufacturer's safety procedure.
Guidance references and applicability
2CarPros: Original discussion 1712366 https://2carpros.com/questions/replaced-clock-spring-92214214 Source for the owner's reported history and outcome. Contributor suggestions are not independently confirmed diagnoses. No attachment content was verified. HELLA: ABS/ESP control-unit diagnosis https://www.hella.com/techworld/uk/technical/car-electronics-and-electrics/abs-esp-control-units-for-braking-and-driving-dynamics/ Supports using a suitable diagnostic tool and system-specific information. This is not a clockspring installation or steering-angle calibration procedure.
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Hello, you may need to double check that the steering wheel is in the exact same position before the clockspring replacement. Also that all connections are tight and secure. In any case you will need to pull the codes to see what kind of issue is throwing the traction light.
William
William
Mar 17, 2026 at 9:26 AM
There are no codes…just the traction control light. Wheels were straight, steering wheel was straight and all connections are tight and secured.
Mar 17, 2026 at 9:29 AM
There will always be a code if the light is on - at the same time when the light is on that means the feature is unavailable, so there is always a reason. Maybe the scan tool is not powerful enough to read the code. In any case, you can try a general "clear" with the scan tool or disconnect the battery for 30 minutes and see if that fixes the problem. If you clear the codes and watch the light go out, then come back on immediately (1 second), then the problem is more than likely electrical.
William
William
Mar 17, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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Discussion summary
Replaced Clock Spring?
The question concerned a traction-control light after clockspring replacement. The owner reported that the wheels and steering wheel were straight, the connections were secure and no codes were found. The contributor questioned the scanner's coverage and suggested clearing or resetting the system.
Reported outcome: No confirmed cause, completed diagnostic scan or successful repair was reported.
The scanner's capabilities were not identified. No installation or calibration report was supplied. The contributor's claim that a warning always guarantees a readable code, and the timing-based prediction of an electrical fault, are not adopted.