P1697
Traction Control System Voltage High
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan 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
- Check the traction control circuit for a short circuit.
- Check wheel speed sensors
- Inspect the wiring harness for damage
- Check traction control module
- Scan the engine control unit for errors