What to Do When the Car Stability System Warning Light Comes On?

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OmarLee
07/29/25 8:28pm
When the car stability system warning light comes on, the solutions are: 1. Reduce driving speed and avoid excessive steering and turning. 2. Find a nearby repair shop as soon as possible and use a diagnostic scanner to read the specific fault code. 3. Then proceed with repairs based on the fault code. Additional Information: 1. The Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system is a type of active vehicle safety feature, which is an extension of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Traction Control System (TCS) functions. 2. Possible causes of Vehicle Stability Control system malfunctions include: (1) ABS pump failure or issues with the ABS pump power supply and grounding circuits; (2) Loose sensor connectors or failure of a specific sensor; (3) Blown or burnt-out related fuses; (4) Blocked system signal transmission; (5) False alarm, where the system mistakenly reports a fault. Try pressing the off button to restart the system.
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