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WTH is happening here with Traction Control light kicking in at acceleration??

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by CaptainJohnnySR5, Jun 23, 2018.

  1. Jun 23, 2018 at 9:23 PM
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    So I finally put my new rims and tires on and My truck has no power now and feels like Im hauling the Titanic and a Little yellow light is flashing Trac Off when I punch it????? . What happened here??? This truck had incredible power down shifting and was a monster yesterday. I only went up slightly in tire size. Nothing ridiculous. From 32 to 33. Same 18 inch wheels. Drives perfect until I get on it hard to the carpet. 2WD 5.7

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  2. Jun 23, 2018 at 9:25 PM
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    Are all 4 tires the same size?
     
  3. Jun 23, 2018 at 9:30 PM
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    Nannies on or off?
     
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  4. Jun 23, 2018 at 9:35 PM
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    What gear were you in when driving?
     
  5. Jun 23, 2018 at 9:37 PM
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    All 4 are 33x12.50x18
     
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  6. Jun 23, 2018 at 9:38 PM
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    I went from a rolling right turn and then a rolling left turn and a dead stop. Same shit. Flashing yellow and a fall on its face dog.
     
  7. Jun 23, 2018 at 9:40 PM
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    Sorry bud, hope it gets resolved soon
     
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  8. Jun 23, 2018 at 9:41 PM
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    Well the titanic is a little heavier than the space shuttle....hummmm

    Is the traction control flashing the only one on?
     
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  9. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:05 PM
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    That was the only one flashing. Bottom left corner
     
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  10. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:08 PM
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    This one kicks on immidiately when I floor it and begins flashing

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  11. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:09 PM
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    The ABS sensors get messed with?
     
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  12. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:10 PM
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    Did they hit something critical with the 4 jacks jacking my truck up swapping my rims and tires???
     
  13. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:10 PM
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    Whats ARB?
     
  14. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:14 PM
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    Not sure how to know they are on or off.
     
  15. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:17 PM
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    Yes
     
  16. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:17 PM
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  17. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:18 PM
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    Ther are 4 sensors on the inside by steering knuckles in the front with wires to them and on the rear as well back by hub see if the loose or not connected or wires ripped
     
  18. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:19 PM
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  19. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:19 PM
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    Check the ABS sensors on the front.

    Does your brakes smell hot after trying to drive around? Might be in limp mode as well.
     
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  20. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:20 PM
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    Great they probably ripped the fkn wires with the jacks!!!! Im gonna be fkn livid. I had to tell them whoahh no no I have the TRD sway bars installed watch out !!! Find another spot!!!!!
     
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    Was thinking same thing! I just could'nt spit it out! forgot that term lol
     
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  23. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:21 PM
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    Livid, probably. But waaaaay relieved if this is what it is and it gets fixed right away. Keep us posted!
     
  24. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:23 PM
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    On the highway it reached 80 mph smooth with normal accelleration all night. Never a clue something was wrong till I was 1 mile from home and I said lets see what you do now! Dead ass on its face nothing.
     
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  25. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:26 PM
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    Im sure you mean under the truck. Hold on let me change clothes and get my creeper out and shop light. Im on crutches bare with me guys. And YOU GUYS ROCK HELPING ME OUT AT 1:30 AM!

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  26. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:27 PM
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    This is bad.
     
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  28. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:32 PM
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    Ok Im crawling under in 3 2 1
     
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  29. Jun 23, 2018 at 10:36 PM
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    Was wanting to post same pic but poor service out here
     
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