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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 982 (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM & STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESTRACTION OFF INDICATOR ALWAYS ONTEST DESCRIPTION
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Test Description

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Test Description
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The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 6:  This step tests if the instrument panel cluster (IPC) is able to turn OFF the Traction Off indicator.
Traction Off Indicator Always On

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Antilock Brake System Connector End Views  or Displays and Gages Connector End Views
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2
  1. Turn OFF the ignition for 5 seconds.
  2. Turn ON the ignition while observing the Traction Off indicator.
Does the Traction Off indicator illuminate for 2 seconds and then turn OFF?		 Go to Diagnostic Aids Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Disconnect the harness connector of the traction control system (TCS) switch.
  2. Momentarily ground the TCS switch signal circuit.
Does the Traction Off indicator turn OFF and ON?		 Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4 Replace the TCS switch. Refer to Traction Control Switch Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 9  -
5 Test for a short to ground in the TCS switch signal circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 9  Go to Step 6 
6 
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Select the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Special Functions menu on the scan tool.
  3. Command the IPC lamps OFF.
Does the Traction Off indicator turn OFF?		 Go to Step 8  Go to Step 7 
7 Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 9  -
8 Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 9  -
9
  1. Turn OFF the ignition for 5 seconds.
  2. Turn ON the ignition while observing the Traction Off indicator.
Does the Traction Off indicator illuminate for 2 seconds and then turn OFF?		 System OK Go to Step 2 
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