Traction control light comes on?

LEEFROE

MEMBER
2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
90,000 MILES

Sometimes when i'm driving the traction control light comes on and the cruise control goes out. When i'm driving at low speeds the car might die. When I restart the car the problem seems to reset. This happens most when i'm making frequent stops.

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SQM

MECHANIC
6,383 POSTS

Hello,

It sounds like there is an issue with the ABS module. The ABS module controls the traction control as a part of the electronic brake control module.
When there is an issue with the module it will trigger the traction control light or the ABS light and you will not be able to use the cruise control. This is due to a safety feature.

That control module is located right below the master cylinder under the hood (see diagram).

It seems that every time you start the vehicle it resets itself but triggers the fault after driving for certain period of time. It could be due to internal temperature of the module.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-abs-controller

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

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