Traction Control Light...

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by DC CAB, Jan 30, 2014.

  1. DC CAB

    DC CAB Medium Load Member

    2008 Freightliner Columbia daycab.

    I live in Atlanta and have been snowed in for a couple of days. When I parked the truck on Tuesday afternoon, I opened the petcocks on both air tanks to let/leave them dry. Today, I closed them and started the truck to see about getting back on the road. Everything was fine except for the brakes on the right/passenger side were frozen. I didn't mess with them as I could see that I was still locked in by ice in the driveway. I tried on and off throughout the day to see if I could get out. I ended up getting out onto unfrozen pavement and the brakes came unstuck and all appears good. Only thing is is that the Traction Control light is on on the dash. Would that be something that is still frozen or could it be something more? Would this be something that may correct itself as the day goes on and warms up?

    Just wanting to get a feel for where I am with this so I can get back to work.

    Thanks, in advance, for any help/advice.
     
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  3. fairshake

    fairshake Road Train Member

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    I'd say it would most likely correct itself, my Freightliner Cascadia will often have a few lights stay on when it's been in very cold weather and will eventually go out.
     
  4. Pablo-UA

    Pablo-UA Road Train Member

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    check ABS unit for fault codes.. may be ABS sensor was damaged by ice

    Do u have disk ore drum brakes?
     
  5. DC CAB

    DC CAB Medium Load Member

    I appreciate the responses. No sooner than I got on the road from my driveway, it went off and stayed off.
     
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