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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 12:16 PM
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My message center says service traction control just about every other time I drive my 04 and then it will go off. Can someone tell me if that is a sensor or something I can fix? I don't have a code for it.

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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 01:11 PM
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My message center says service traction control just about every other time I drive my 04 and then it will go off. Can someone tell me if that is a sensor or something I can fix? I don't have a code for it.

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I had the same trouble on my 03 some days it was fine then others it would show service traction control.i took off the abs module sent it to abs fixer.com life time warranty for 140$ just did this about 1 year ago no more problems
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by fastbydrmike
My message center says service traction control just about every other time I drive my 04 and then it will go off. Can someone tell me if that is a sensor or something I can fix? I don't have a code for it.

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You need to check codes from the DIC before you shut the car off. Bet you have codes! What are you reading codes with?
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 01:30 PM
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You need to check codes from the DIC before you shut the car off. Bet you have codes! What are you reading codes with?
Yep there should be a code
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 02:43 PM
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Ok, can you tell me how to do that again on my dash? I can't remember. I will check it and post them.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 02:49 PM
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CLEAR the codes the next time you go somewhere... then, RETRIEVE the codes BEFORE you shut the car off!
Otherwise they become H codes or History codes...
write down the C codes Current codes and post them


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Mark, where is the ABS module located?
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Thanks 73, I will do that. I love this forum, you guys know everything about these cars.
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Mark, where is the ABS module located?
Here is a pic the section where the brake lines are you leave it on the car just remove the section on the side there's about 4 bolts.
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Mark, where is the ABS module located?
https://www.absfixer.com/how_do_i_remove.php
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 05:59 PM
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Before you take off the ebcm and send it out, pull your codes and post them. My 04 did the same thing and it ended up being the SWPS that was going out. Took awhile for the codes to show up but when they did they are C1287 and/or C1288. Only costs about $65 and takes about 2.5 to 3 hours to replace.
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I will pull the codes. Thanks for all your help everyone. I will pull the codes tomorrow and drive the car and see if any others show up.
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Ok guys, the only code that was on was C1242? Does that tell you what that is?
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I will clean it tonight and put some dielectric grease all over it. I will start looking at all the grounds also. You guys are the best and I will keep you posted on what comes out of this.
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