Traction 'grip' light keeps turning on?

1. Samuel Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 510 MK2 VTS

   #1 12th February 2015, 07:59

   Randomly keeps turning on then off for varied time periods. Any clues?
2. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #2 12th February 2015, 08:25

   No traction control on the VTS
3. Samuel Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 510 MK2 VTS

   #3 12th February 2015, 08:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mickswan No traction control on the VTS

   Im not sure what light it actually is , but it like resembles a traction light almost? Its the car skidding , orange light
4. user_64763 Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)

   #4 12th February 2015, 09:26

   ABS light?
   
   
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5. Samuel Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 510 MK2 VTS

   #5 12th February 2015, 09:29

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mickswan No traction control on the VTS

   This light, which I thought was traction ctrl. So what actually does it mean exactly?
   
   [IMG] http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/a...6&d=1404689072 [IMG]
6. Nimix Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2015 Naestved, Denmark Posts: 281 ex-Blue 106 Rallye 1.6 '97 Black 106 Gti '99

   #6 12th February 2015, 09:39

   The light is on because there is a problem with 1 or more abs sensors.
   The brakes is still working, just the abs is not which is why the brake light is not on.
   
   Start by cleaning the sensors and the abs ring, if it's still on get a tester on to see which one is causing the problem
7. Samuel Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 510 MK2 VTS

   #7 13th February 2015, 08:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mickswan No traction control on the VTS

   [IMG] http://s455.photobucket.com/user/MyK...bile%20Uploads [IMG]
   
   This is the exact light on my car. Took pic yesterday
8. Nimix Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2015 Naestved, Denmark Posts: 281 ex-Blue 106 Rallye 1.6 '97 Black 106 Gti '99

   #8 13th February 2015, 13:49

   Read my post again..
9. chompy Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar

   #9 13th February 2015, 14:03

   lolz traction control
10. danny-vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2010 Chesterfield/Nottingham Posts: 7147 dead vts. twisted 106 gti. '03' vtrrrr

    #10 13th February 2015, 14:52

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Nimix The light is on because there is a problem with 1 or more abs sensors. The brakes is still working, just the abs is not which is why the brake light is not on. Start by cleaning the sensors and the abs ring, if it's still on get a tester on to see which one is causing the problem

    So what you're saying is, if the brake light is on next to the abs light, then your brakes don't work either?
    I have both lights on my dash abs and brakes.....my brakes still work....abs i'm not bothered about, it's french. they're not supposed to work lol.
11. Samuel Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 510 MK2 VTS

    #11 13th February 2015, 15:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chompy lolz traction control

    Dunno like
12. Samuel Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 510 MK2 VTS

    #12 13th February 2015, 15:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Samuel [IMG] http://s455.photobucket.com/user/MyK...bile%20Uploads [IMG] This is the exact light on my car. Took pic yesterday

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Samuel This light, which I thought was traction ctrl. So what actually does it mean exactly? [IMG] http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/a...6&d=1404689072 [IMG]

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chompy lolz traction control

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13. Nimix Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2015 Naestved, Denmark Posts: 281 ex-Blue 106 Rallye 1.6 '97 Black 106 Gti '99

    #13 13th February 2015, 15:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by danny-vts So what you're saying is, if the brake light is on next to the abs light, then your brakes don't work either? I have both lights on my dash abs and brakes.....my brakes still work....abs i'm not bothered about, it's french. they're not supposed to work lol.

    yes that is what i'm saying.
    Check the brake fluid, chances are it's running low or close to empty.
    
    You need to check for leaks and clean the sensors.
    Don't keep driving it or you will lose breaking power at some point.
14. Samuel Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 510 MK2 VTS

    #14 13th February 2015, 15:23

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Nimix yes that is what i'm saying. Check the brake fluid, chances are it's running low or close to empty. You need to check for leaks and clean the sensors. Don't keep driving it or you will lose breaking power at some point.

    Ill check later.. Will need to continue driving it.
15. Samuel Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 510 MK2 VTS

    #15 13th February 2015, 16:35

    It's abs. Break fluid is fine. Is sensor , means will spin of break hard at high speeds .. CBa to even fix it.
16. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

    #16 13th February 2015, 21:35

    it will be a reluctor rings damage if it comes on and off. cheap enough
17. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

    #17 13th February 2015, 23:19

    It's normal sometimes for the light to be on at startup, then go out after driving 50 yards or so.
    
    If it's coming on and off, then it's likely an ABS ring problem or a sensor problem.
    
    ABS light AND Handbrake warning light on together is a pump/pump controller issue.
18. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

    #18 14th February 2015, 11:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Nimix Don't keep driving it or you will lose breaking power at some point.

    Or worse
    
    
    

    Quote:

    CBa to even fix it

    You'll be arsed next MOT. Unless you crash before next MOT that is.
19. Nimix Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2015 Naestved, Denmark Posts: 281 ex-Blue 106 Rallye 1.6 '97 Black 106 Gti '99

    #19 14th February 2015, 17:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Manu Or worse You'll be arsed next MOT. Unless you crash before next MOT that is.

    Agree, not fixing your brakes is just plain stupid.
    I'm glad i don't drive around the same roads as you
20. Samuel Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 510 MK2 VTS

    #20 16th February 2015, 11:53

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Nimix Agree, not fixing your brakes is just plain stupid. I'm glad i don't drive around the same roads as you

    That is cute you will be very please you dont drive around the same roads as me - trust me
    
    The light has since deactivated and not turned back on......
    
    
    So the simple solution and fix was not to panic, like I didn't, and wait some time.
    
    Rather than cough any unecessary cash out, which I didn't.
    
    If it comes back on, I will look into fixing it one weekend.
    
    Thanks all