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Question posted by patpam on October 14th, 2013

What Would Make My Traction/esc Light Come On All The Time?

My car flashes a warning to service traction/esc. When this happens the brake light is on all the time and the cruise control won't work. If you push on the brake the brake light goes off. when you let up on the brake the brake light comes on.

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