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Old 12-22-2020, 12:36 PM
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Intermittent Electrical Issues with DSC and ABS...

So I've recently started having the issue while driving that my DSC and ABS systems will "reset". By reset I mean the lights will turn on while driving without effecting other systems. I've tried to do a preliminary diagnostic prior to pouring over the pages of the electrical diagrams in detail.

I have a feeling there is a short in that subsystem and I thought I'd reach out to see if anyone here more experienced with them would have any ideas where to check first.
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The only time the DSC normally resets is when the battery is disconnected and the traction control light will illuminateas well. It's odd that they reset while driving. Have you scanned the car for any codes? I would start there and ensure your battery terminals are clean and tight and that the battery is good.
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I checked that and the fuses already... all appear to be tight and secure. I think reset isn't the correct word. The lights for those systems will come on and when I restart the car everything is fine....I'm leaning more toward a bad sensor somewhere or connection at this point. The problem is intermittent which led me to a short at first. The new problem now is I've no idea how to diagnose the DSC so its time to learn that system I guess...and hope I have the tools to do it.
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Are the terminals clean in addition to be tight? What about grounds?
It sounds more like a problem with electrical supply than with the system itself.
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Yeah I pulled and cleaned them just to be safe when I was checking the issue the first time. I'll pull the airbox and check the grounds around there tomorrow.
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