2012 V6 Mustang Traction Controls Issues!
6/18/24, 05:57 AM
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2012 V6 Mustang Traction Controls Issues!
I have a 2012 Mustang convertible V6 the traction control light has been coming on. When this happens it makes it so I can’t turn my steering wheel. I can push the button and override it but when it’s really hot outside, it won’t even override it and the traction control will keep coming on and making it so I cannot turn the steering wheel when it doesn’t come on at all. Took to shop never came on they said was battery connector changed that and because was cool did not come on for a while. But now hot days coming on super quick! Please help!
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hmmmm .... that link is giving me a search message "Sorry no matches. Please try some different terms"
If you "cannot turn the steering wheel" the most likely cause is that the power steering is failing -- most likely you actually can turn it, but it is very hard to turn, because the power steering is not helping
The power steering assist is electric in your car, so that explains why it could be an electrical problem causing it
however I don't know what that would have to do with traction control, because as far as i know, traction control only cuts power when it senses wheel spin, it does not affect the steering in any way .... this might indicate some other electrical gremlin which is causing both problems, such as a bad battery connection or ground like the shop suggested ....but if that is fixed (and fixed properly) then it must be something else
If you "cannot turn the steering wheel" the most likely cause is that the power steering is failing -- most likely you actually can turn it, but it is very hard to turn, because the power steering is not helping
The power steering assist is electric in your car, so that explains why it could be an electrical problem causing it
however I don't know what that would have to do with traction control, because as far as i know, traction control only cuts power when it senses wheel spin, it does not affect the steering in any way .... this might indicate some other electrical gremlin which is causing both problems, such as a bad battery connection or ground like the shop suggested ....but if that is fixed (and fixed properly) then it must be something else
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The Link Worked Earlier. I Did a Search For Traction Control in the 2010-2014 Section. It May Only Work That Way For Awhile.
Should Have Had Some Dtc and or Body Codes Codes on The Vehicle at The Shop She Took it To!
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Should Have Had Some Dtc and or Body Codes Codes on The Vehicle at The Shop She Took it To!
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