I've had this happen when my alignment was off a bit.

 

My alignment seems to be fine.

 

I've had the same thing happen to me. Just had an allingment done and everything is in spec. I do have a 3.5 MC lift. Up till recently did not have the problem but now it's every time I drive. Still trying to figure it out.

 

Is your steering wheel straight when going down the road?

 

Yes

 

I had that problem on my 2015. Ended up being a bad sensor at the wheel. Dealer replaced under warranty as well as fixing a leaking axle on the same side as the bad sensor.


Would usually start about 10 miles into my 15 mile commute to work. If it sat long enough no problems until another 10 or 15 miles driven. I also did the check and just got the "done" message also.


I think you need a scan tool to read abs/sensor codes etc...

 

Wheel speed sensor faulty?

 

My gut tells me that one or more is dirty. If one were faulty it should throw a code.
I was hoping to hear about more experiences with this before I start pulling off wheels to clean the sensors.

 

Steering wheel being not quite centered.
Bad / dirty wheel speed sensor.

It is new and under warranty. You may want to let the dealer fix it.

 

Be careful when getting the ABS wire plug off if you replace the sensor your self. I broke mine using a screw driver to pry it off, (stupid on my part).



The dealer was nice enough to meet me half way on the cost to fix since they were doing the sensor and axle seal at the same time under warranty.

 

I had this issue.

Was a rear wheel sensor.

Replaced both (had just done front) and all was good.

They’re cheap enough that it’s worth changing to see if it resolves it.


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Last time I had this issue, I got a code saying which sensor was bad. This time no sensor code, just c123c and c123f.

 

this happened to me a couple times too.
the negative battery post has an acorn nut and one separate connection under it. tightened it up, still occurred. moved the separate connection and tightened the acorn nut again....hasn't happened since.

also hooked the tender up to it overnight as the battery was a bit down on charge

 

Beat me to it. Like dlivry said, check your batter connections too. this caused and issue for me as well that was similar. Don't put any additional connectors under that acorn nut or it will never tighten properly.

 

If your steering wheel is straight it could be the wheel sensors like everyone mentioned. I'd check all your steering is tightened. Track bar, drag link, and tie rod. Any of those are loose will throw your traction control on. For the longest time my Jk would intermittently throw the traction control. I replaced all 4 wheel sensors and it wasn't until I took a video of my steering and found the track bar bolt to the frame loose. When I checked it it felt tight and I couldn't even budge it with my hand but as soon as I turned the wheel left or right there was play.

 

Same happened to my 2016 JKU. My obd picked up right rear wheel sensor so I replaced it. all good for 2 weeks and then it happened again. I took the jeep to the dealer. they replaced that same wheel sensor and the left rear sensor. All good.
warranty

 

Mine is the steering position sensor. No abs lights just traction control lights. I used the blue tooth odb reader and it finally caught it.

 

Also check the brake light switch at the pedal arm. If it worked loose, your brake lights will come on while driving, and can cause the fault.

 

First issue with traction control today. Pulled out into traffic on a wet road, not gunning it, traction control light comes on and loss of power. Pulled off onto shoulder because of truck with camper running up on my ass. Not a good experience. 2016 JKU with 16,000 miles.

 

Hi robbie61,
We understand why this may be concerning. If this continues to happen, we suggest addressing this with your dealer. We are also available for additional assistance, if needed. Just send us a private message and we'll be happy to help!
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Take it too the dealer and let them fix it under warranty...

FYI - Just changing to a bigger tire can trigger traction control when cornering if the computer has not been re programmer for the bigger tires.


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Had this happen to me yesterday. Almost got hit by a Chevrolet pickup coming up from behind. I couldn't do anything! Almost a total loss of power once the traction control engaged. I'll be buying the Bluetooth OBD-2 dongle to get this taken care of asap before something bad occurs. Very scary moment. Can't imagine if it happened while on a highway.

 

Just turn off the traction control. You don’t need a dongle for that


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Did you ever figure out the issue? I am having the same thing happen on my 2015 Jp wrangler

 

Welcome to the Forum, from Cave Creek AZ.

 

I also had this issue and it was my steering angle sensor kicking in my ABS. I connected my scanner to adjust drag link to zero out angle. No problem problems since

 

Hi! Just purchased my first Jeep ('14 JK Sahara, 6-speed) this past weekend and experienced this very thing this afternoon. I've been driving it since last Saturday with no problems. We've had heavy rains the last two days and leaving work this afternoon, I was accelerating up an interstate on-ramp when the Jeep started bucking with the TC light flashing sporatically on the panel. Bad enough I wasn't expecting this, but I had a very large van barreling up my backside! Once I got it up to speed on the interstate, it smoothed out. When I got off at the next exit, I ran though the gears with heavy acceleration from a dead stop and didn't notice any problem. It only did it while trying to go up the ramp.

EDIT: Unfortunately, my Jeep did not come with an owner's manual. I just downloaded a PDF copy of it and reading through the ESC section, I think I may have just been experiencing the system doing what it's designed to do. Perhaps I was starting to get wheel spin while accelerating up the wet on-ramp and the system was cutting power to control it. If so, I apologize for taking up everyone's time with my Noobie-ness. I imagine I've got a lot to learn.

 

Hi! Just purchased my first Jeep ('14 JK Sahara, 6-speed) this past weekend and experienced this very thing this afternoon. I've been driving it since last Saturday with no problems. We've had heavy rains the last two days and leaving work this afternoon, I was accelerating up an interstate on-ramp when the Jeep started bucking with the TC light flashing sporatically on the panel. Bad enough I wasn't expecting this, but I had a very large van barreling up my backside! Once I got it up to speed on the interstate, it smoothed out. When I got off at the next exit, I ran though the gears with heavy acceleration from a dead stop and didn't notice any problem. It only did it while trying to go up the ramp.

EDIT: Unfortunately, my Jeep did not come with an owner's manual. I just downloaded a PDF copy of it and reading through the ESC section, I think I may have just been experiencing the system doing what it's designed to do. Perhaps I was starting to get wheel spin while accelerating up the wet on-ramp and the system was cutting power to control it. If so, I apologize for taking up everyone's time with my Noobie-ness. I imagine I've got a lot to learn.

Welcome to the Forum, from Cave Creek AZ.

 

Hi, I’m new here. 2012 Wrangler Unlimited 4 Door. Been having trouble with my traction control light flashing now and then and didn’t understand what was going o. From what I’ve been reading now it makes sense why my cruise control would cancel.
I first experienced this problem a few weeks ago while pulling an empty 4 place snowmobile trailer to pick up a side x side. Now it happens a lot even without pulling anything.
Would the stabilizer shock have anything to do with the problem if it’s leaking and needs replacement? I just noticed the stabilizer shock is leaking fluid. Hopefully that’s problem and can be fixed by replacing the shock.
Lots of great ideas and remedies. Thank you.

 

Welcome to the Forum, from Cave Creek AZ.

 

@Kraxler sorry to bump this old thread, but did you ever find a solve for this? Currently going through it and it’s driving me absolutely nuts.

 

Just turn off the traction control. You don’t need a dongle for that
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That button only lowers the traction control a little bit. If you really want to disable it, you have to disable the ESC/TC module under the center console.

Excellent suggestion!
I was having issues in 4 low on gravel, washboard trails with the idiotic ESC/TC control module kicking in. The road curved around, but the so called safety feature ESC/TC kicked in and forced the Jeep to go in a straight line, right off the cliff! [I panic stopped just in time] I had turned off the traction control, but the blasted thing refused to go off completely. [Even in 4 wheel low] I put in a switch to cut the power feed to the ESC/TC control module and that killed the "safety feature" completely. I am now afraid to purchase a new Jeep because of all of the "new safety features" the feds are forcing the manufacturers to install on their vehicles. Another trouble area: Sand Dunes..... try driving in the sand with your fabulous ESC/TC control module and see what happens!