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What Causes the ASR Light to Illuminate?

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LeHazel

07/28/25 11:54pm

The reasons for the ASR light illuminating are as follows: 1. Maintenance-related: Tires have been repaired or removed. 2. Insufficient tire pressure: Low tire pressure or air leakage in the tire. 3. Icy road conditions: Encountering icy roads reduces the vehicle's grip, causing wheel slippage. 4. ABS system malfunction: If the vehicle has an ABS system malfunction, it may also cause the ASR light to illuminate. Below is relevant information: ASR is the Anti-Slip Regulation system, which prevents drive wheel slippage during acceleration and maintains the vehicle's directional stability. The illumination of the ASR light indicates a potential malfunction in the vehicle's traction control system. It is advisable to take the vehicle to a 4S shop for inspection as soon as possible. Such faults are usually caused by wiring issues and require the use of a fault diagnostic tool to identify the cause.

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MacWilliam

08/12/25 4:12am

Having driven for so many years, it's quite common for the ASR light to come on, which basically means the traction system is alerting. There are several possible reasons, such as the wheel sensor being dirty—dust blocking it after rain or muddy roads, causing false slip alerts; it could also be minor electrical issues like a blown fuse or poor wire contact, preventing the system from detecting signals; uneven tire wear or unstable tire pressure can also trigger this light. I've encountered it a few times myself—first, I check the tires to see if there's any issue, then clean the sensors—just wipe the inner side of the wheels with a towel. If the light remains on, it might be a control module failure or voltage instability, and it's best not to force driving in such cases—head to a professional shop for inspection, as system failure could lead to slipping accidents on wet roads. Regular maintenance, including cleaning these areas, can prevent a lot of trouble.

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