I have a 2011 Scion xD the Check Engine and the Traction Control Off Light came on.

What's wrong and what do I do?

 

When did they come on?

If the engine light came on, then you can scan the code. That will give you an idea what is wrong. But first, check your fuses.

 

It came on on my way home from work today... took the batterie cable off for about 10 mins like someone told me to now it won't start

 

How do I check the fuses? I'm a girl and know nothing about cars

 

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If it won't start, then something major is wrong. I assume you re-connected the battery the correct way? You've given so little information, it's really impossible to have ANY idea what might be wrong. If something as basic as checking your fuses is a completely unknown experience to you, then you really have zero chance in fixing whatever is wrong yourself. You should go ahead and have it towed to a mechanic.

BTW, whoever told you to disconnect the battery for 10 minutes is a moron, and should be ignored for repair advice in the future.

 

So, I had my VSC and ABS lights come on last month. At times, the lights would go off for a few minutes, but when I used the brake, the ABS would sometimes act 'squirrely', so I pulled the ABS fuse until I had time to check it out on the weekend. This left the VSC, ABS AND brake lights on the dash on; very annoying.

So, the weekend came around, and I pulled the battery so that I could get to the plug for the ABS module. checked all the leads with my multi-meter, but found no problems with any of the sensors. Not sure what is the problem now? Wheel speed module?? So, I decided to check the sensors on each wheel, to see if there was anything visibly wrong.

When I got to my left rear, I noticed that it was awfully soft; below 10 psi. I pumped the tire up, and voila!, the lights went out! I'd decided last year that spending $350 on TPMS sensors was just too much, so I went without them, utilizing a piece of electrical tape to cover the light on the dash. Seems I picked up a small nail in that tire.

So, long story short, the VSC and the ABS are sensitive enough that a very soft tire will make them inoperable.

 

Being a girl has nothing to do with anything. I'm a girl and i fix and do basic maintenance on my car myself. I change my own oil, spark plugs you name it. Please don't use that as an excuse, it gives others the impression that just because I am a female I am helpless and know nothing about cars.

 

FWIW, ain't getting the plugs out in an xD a pain in the ***?

 

Yes!!! I had a couple extensions (for my ex's truck) but they weren't the right size so I had to buy 2 smaller ones lol. It was such a pain.

 

I used my long extension, which would uncrew the plugs, but not hold them, so I fished them out with a 1' length of heater hose.

 

Heater hose? Never would of thought of that. Yeah I used my long one to unscrew them then 2 shorter ones to pull it out.

 

TO FIX THIS ISSUE

ALL I HAVE TO DO IS...

1.) Ensure the cars' ignition is completely off and/or the key both keyless and access key is 10 or more feet away from the vehicle or completely removed from the vehicle(do not carry the key in your pocket during the entirety of the process).

2.) Open the hood using the hood release button located under the steering to the left by the driver's side door.

-- Then remove the positive terminal port FROM the battery (located in the engine bayon the left; attached to the battery's positive terminal under the hood).

3.) This is removed and left detached for about 10-30 minutes.

4.) After the positive terminal on the battery is left disconnected for 10-30 minutes (WITHOUT THE TERMINALS' CABLE TOUCHING ANYTHING CONDUCTIVE), it is then re-attached.

-- This should be done on a cold engine to allow for REMOVING ANY 'RESIDUAL CHARGE'(Residual meaning any electrical charge still left/active within the car and any other electrical systems).This disconnection ensures there is 0 conduction or electric flow through the car and WILL ALSO reset the cars' CHECK ENGINE light and TIRE SLIP INDICATOR Light.(If this doesn't reset AND fix the cars' issue repeat steps 2.) Through 4.) For longer than 30 minutes).

5.) Retrieve the vehicles key and use the keyless access remote or use the ignition key to ignite the engine and check if the lights have gone off in your vehicle.

-- If done correctly this WIlL fix your cars' issue and reset the car so that both the tire slip indicator light and check engine lights are off when starting your vehicle. This will also enable all of it's interior functions such as it's CRUISE CONTROL, VSC SPORT BUTTON AND TRACTION CONTROL. Guaranteed!

-- If this problem remains try again BY REMOVING BOTH TERMINALS' FROM THE BATTERY(POSITIVE/NEGATIVE) and repeat steps this way.

If this problem persists then turn on the car by ignition and activate all buttons, Cruise control on, VSC sport mode and Trac control button on also. Then turn off engine and repeat the steps.
-- These steps should also fix the same problem with the Subaru BRZ!

All of these steps have fixed my Scion FR-S. I also owned a Subaru BRZ before and I am familiar with both vehicles.

 

. This comment is the most far from correct they were saying they are a girl who has no knowledge on these kinds of things although it’s a typical stereotype for women to know nothing about cars does not mean that the commenter meant it in that capacity male or female this kind of negativity does not belong in the community period

 

I am also female and have been working on my own vehicle since I was tall enough to pop the hood. Not a good excuse at all.

 

Exactly!!! I know plenty of guys who are completely clueless about mechanicals.