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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WITH TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - DELPHI 7SYMPTOM TESTSTEST D: LOW TRACTION INDICATOR INOPERATIVE
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Test D: Low Traction Indicator Inoperative
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Test D: Low Traction Indicator Inoperative
- Perform diagnostic system check. See DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECKΒ under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. After performing diagnostic system check, go to next step.
- Install scan tool. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Using scan tool, observe ETS active light parameter in the ETS data list. If scan tool displays OFF, go to next step. If scan tool does not display OFF, go to step Β 4.
- Turn ignition off. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Observe LOW TRACTION indicator on Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) during bulb check. If indicator illuminates during bulb check and then turn off, problem is intermittent. See INTERMITTENTS & POOR CONNECTIONSΒ under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. If indicator does not illuminate, go to step Β 5.
- Check for poor connections at EBCM harness connector. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step Β 8. If no problem is found, go to step Β 6.
- Check for poor connections at IPC harness connector. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step Β 8. If connections are okay, go to step Β 7.
- Replace EBCM. After replacing EBCM, go to step Β 8.
- Replace IPC. After replacing IPC, go to next step.
- Operate system to verify the repair. If repairs did not correct the problem, go to step Β 2.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.