Diagnostic Aids

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

It is very important that a thorough inspection of the wiring and connectors be performed. Failure to carefully and fully inspect wiring and connectors may result in misdiagnosis, causing part replacement with reappearance of the malfunction.
Thoroughly inspect any circuitry that may be causing the complaint for the following conditions:
- Backed out terminals
- Improper mating
- Broken locks
- Improperly formed or damaged terminals
- Poor terminal-to-wiring connections
- Physical damage to the wiring harness
The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction:
- A poor connection
- Rubbed-through wire insulation
- A broken wire inside the insulation
If an intermittent malfunction exists refer Inducing Intermittent Fault Conditions in Wiring System for further diagnosis.

Traction Control Indicator Always On

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: ABS Schematics Connector End View Reference: ABS Connector End Views or Body Control System Connector End Views
1	Did you perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS
2	Install a scan tool. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. With a scan tool, observe the Traction Switch parameter in the Body Control Module data display, inputs. Activate the traction control switch. Does the Traction Switch parameter change state?	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems	Go to Step 3
3	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the traction control switch connector. Connect a fused jumper from the signal circuit of the traction control switch harness connector to a good ground. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. With a scan tool, observe the Traction Switch parameter. Does the scan tool display Active ?	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 4
4	Test the signal circuit of the traction control switch for an open or high resistance. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 6
5	Test the ground circuit of the traction control switch for an open or high resistance. Refer to and Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 7
6	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 8
7	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the traction control switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 9
8	Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 10	-
9	Replace the traction control switch. Refer to Traction Control Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 10	-
10	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 2