OBD Guide

C061B

ECM Request - Forced Traction Control Disable

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Disabling the traction control system
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Possible loss of some stabilization functions

Causes

  • ECM software failure
  • Conflict with other vehicle systems
  • Problems with wiring harness or connections
  • Malfunction of TCS-related sensors

How to Fix

  1. Diagnose the ECM for errors
  2. Check the wiring harness and connections of the traction control system
  3. Update ECM software
  4. Check the operation of sensors associated with TCS

Related codes

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