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Tiny
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My car acts weird on wet roads after stopping at a stop sign or traffic light. I heard if might have to do with the traction control. What is wrong with my car?
Friday, November 15th, 2024 AT 10:32 AM

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Tiny
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Hi,

What does the vehicle do? As far as the traction control is concerned, if there is a fault, the ABS and TC lights should be on.

On the other hand, if you recently had it aligned, a zero-point calibration needs to be done which can cause it to react oddly.

Let me know. Also, let me know if any dash lights are on indicating a problem.

Take care,

joe
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Friday, November 15th, 2024 AT 9:51 PM
Tiny
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I had no work done on it recently. It slightly stutters, so to speak. I feel like I might lose control of the car- all in a matter of seconds.
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Thursday, November 21st, 2024 AT 11:01 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

Where is the stutter most noticeable? For example, do you feel it more in the steering or the body of the vehicle (seat)?

Joe
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Thursday, November 21st, 2024 AT 6:15 PM
Tiny
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Steering.
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Thursday, November 21st, 2024 AT 9:27 PM
Tiny
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That sounds like you may have a warped brake rotor. If one is warped, you will feel a vibration in the steering wheel when you apply the brakes.

Have you had them replaced recently?

Joe
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Friday, November 22nd, 2024 AT 6:45 PM
Tiny
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I feel the stuttering after pushing the gas pedal- not the brake pedal, at a stop sign or traffic light.
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Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 AT 2:17 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

In that case, it sounds like the engine may have a misfire. Is the check engine light staying on or flashing at any time? Based on our conversation so far, I don't feel it is ABS-related. To me, it sounds like you may have a misfire. Has the vehicle been tuned up recently?

Let me know.

Joe
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Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 AT 8:39 PM
Tiny
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It hasn't been tuned up. It drives fine thankfully on sunny and cloudy days. In rainy weather is when the issue arises. The check engine light does not flash or stay on.
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Sunday, November 24th, 2024 AT 11:23 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

It's hard to diagnose it from here. However, it is due for a tune up and the ignition system can be adversely affected by moisture. That is where I would start.

Let me know your thoughts.

Joe
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Sunday, November 24th, 2024 AT 6:02 PM

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