Traction control makes odd noise.

[Khmer75]

It happens intermittently, but every time I use the car (a 2001). I hear a noise like a solenoid rapidly cycling - it lasts for about two seconds - and the traction control light comes on. It happens only in dry conditions; the traction control seems to work ok in the wet. On one occasion the ABS light came on. Any ideas?
Thanks, Eric

[Chromenut]

Hmmmmmm have you done the key dance to see if you're throwing any error codes???

[Busted_PT]

Originally Posted by Khmer75

It happens intermittently, but every time I use the car (a 2001). I hear a noise like a solenoid rapidly cycling - it lasts for about two seconds - and the traction control light comes on. It happens only in dry conditions; the traction control seems to work ok in the wet. On one occasion the ABS light came on. Any ideas?
Thanks, Eric

Probably one of the abs sensors acting up. try unplugging and replugging them. If that doesn't do it, may need to replace one. Computer codes might tell you witch one.

[Khmer75]

Thanks for the speedy replies. The key thing shows "done" which I guess means all is ok. I'll check the ABS connections this weekend and report.
Eric

[Jassy]

Similar to my 2001 LE, it was corroded castellated section on one of the wheel hubs. As a tooth (or whatever they are called) had rusted away the sensor thought I had locked the wheel. It would only show up when slowing down slowly.

I had to have the part replaced, cost about £95 using a pattern part, not original. Works fine now.