OBD Guide

P1697

Traction Control System Voltage High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Traction control indicator is active
  • Traction control system disabled
  • Reduced acceleration dynamics
  • Unstable operation on slippery surfaces

Causes

  • Short circuit to positive in the traction control system circuit
  • Malfunction of wheel speed sensors
  • Problems with the traction control wiring harness
  • Traction control module malfunction
  • Problems with the engine control unit (ECU)

How to Fix

  1. Check the traction control circuit for a short circuit.
  2. Check wheel speed sensors
  3. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  4. Check traction control module
  5. Scan the engine control unit for errors

Related codes

Error P1697 by Vehicle Brand