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CrimsonHawk · 02-09-2019, 01:46 PM

So I recently purchased a 2015 Camaro 2LS but I discovered that the traction control button on the center console does not actually do anything no matter hard or long I press it. I have poured through the manuals but have not actually found anything regarding a fix to this electrical issue. Is there anything simple I can do to fix this or do I need to take it to the dealership to have it repaired? Thank you for helping.

gringo · 02-09-2019, 02:11 PM

When you press the button, it's supposed to turn off the traction control system. A little icon will light up in the DIC indicating that it's off.

If you press the button for several seconds, that will turn off both traction control and stabilitrac. Again, another icon will light up in the DIC indicating that both the traction control and stabilitrac system are now off.

The default setting for both is on. So, you have to press the button to turn them off.

CrimsonHawk · 02-09-2019, 02:51 PM

I under stand how the button works. But what I am saying is that none of what you said happens. When I press the button no light indicators come on nor does the traction control actually turn off. Same goes for the other modes.

gringo · 02-09-2019, 03:01 PM

Are you able to do a little diagnosing? You know, stuff like checking the fuses in the left hand side of the dash, connection under the console, etc.

CamaroDreams76 · 02-09-2019, 03:28 PM

Pull that entire trim piece up, see if its connected.

Jayjellyfish212 · 02-09-2019, 07:08 PM

Sounds like there’s a possibility that the prior owners may have spilled something in there or possibly someone got to much cleaner inside the switch. It’s possible that some corrosion has now occurred. Like CamaroDreams said..pull panel and look at it for connecting issues. I would remove the switch entirely (easy to remove FYI) and spray it to clean it out with electrical component safe spray cleaner. It’s a switch that is not typical to have issues reported, which leaves me to believe you have a connection issue of a not fully seated connection or something liquid was possibly unknowingly allowed to get inside it.

Arogg · 02-11-2019, 03:41 PM

If the car used to be a rental or fleet vehicle they usually disconnect that switch. Lift up the panel and make sure its plugged in. The last 2 Camaros I rented , well my brother rented, I own one, had the wire disconnected and taped up.

0-120 · 02-11-2019, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Arogg

If the car used to be a rental or fleet vehicle they usually disconnect that switch. Lift up the panel and make sure its plugged in. The last 2 Camaros I rented , well my brother rented, I own one, had the wire disconnected and taped up.

I wonder if they would ever notice if someone plugged it back in

CamaroFred · 02-11-2019, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arogg

If the car used to be a rental or fleet vehicle they usually disconnect that switch. Lift up the panel and make sure its plugged in. The last 2 Camaros I rented , well my brother rented, I own one, had the wire disconnected and taped up.

Ever since since Traction Control was introduced on vehicles there has been an OFF button. Because you will never be able to move a vehicle stuck in the mud or snow without spinning the tires. You just have to modulate the spin.

CrimsonHawk · 02-12-2019, 07:50 AM

Ok, so in reply with all of you, I have lifted up the panel in the center console, and found it to be mildly dirty and sticky. Nothing that I would think would cause the traction control button to cease function. I have not yet figured out how to take the actual button off. Do I just pull it off? Or is there some kind of specific way to remove it do nothing breaks. As for one if the first comments, they mentioned that there is some other kind of fuse box? Not under the hood, that I should check out. If you mind describing how I can access it I can check it out. Thank you all for the help.

cypressh · 02-12-2019, 11:47 AM

Open your drivers door, on the end of the dash in between the door and dash is a small plastic panel that can pop out, behind that is the fuse panel that was talked about.

CrimsonHawk · 02-12-2019, 04:25 PM

Ok, I see a fee different plastic panels, but not sure which one you are referring to. Could you supply a picture clarifying that, also once the panel is removed do you know which fuse controls the button?

CrimsonHawk · 02-12-2019, 04:28 PM

Follow up on that last post. Got the panel off but still deciphering which fuse may be at fault.

cypressh · 02-12-2019, 04:36 PM

Crimson hawk, Turn your car on, Take a multimeter or test light, test your connectors and see if there is continuity in them. if you do not than theres something wrong in the wiring, if theres power there, than look at your switch.

Process of elimination man. I understand we are here to help, but help us help you.

02-09-2019, 01:46 PM	#1
CrimsonHawk Drives: Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5	Traction Control Button. So I recently purchased a 2015 Camaro 2LS but I discovered that the traction control button on the center console does not actually do anything no matter hard or long I press it. I have poured through the manuals but have not actually found anything regarding a fix to this electrical issue. Is there anything simple I can do to fix this or do I need to take it to the dealership to have it repaired? Thank you for helping.

02-09-2019, 03:28 PM	#5
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,072 View My Garage	Pull that entire trim piece up, see if its connected. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

02-09-2019, 07:08 PM	#6
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	Sounds like there’s a possibility that the prior owners may have spilled something in there or possibly someone got to much cleaner inside the switch. It’s possible that some corrosion has now occurred. Like CamaroDreams said..pull panel and look at it for connecting issues. I would remove the switch entirely (easy to remove FYI) and spray it to clean it out with electrical component safe spray cleaner. It’s a switch that is not typical to have issues reported, which leaves me to believe you have a connection issue of a not fully seated connection or something liquid was possibly unknowingly allowed to get inside it. __________________ Car mods: never enough!

02-11-2019, 03:41 PM	#7
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 822	If the car used to be a rental or fleet vehicle they usually disconnect that switch. Lift up the panel and make sure its plugged in. The last 2 Camaros I rented , well my brother rented, I own one, had the wire disconnected and taped up. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Moog Endlinks / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads

02-12-2019, 11:47 AM	#11
cypressh Canadian Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lumsden Saskatchewan Posts: 406	Open your drivers door, on the end of the dash in between the door and dash is a small plastic panel that can pop out, behind that is the fuse panel that was talked about. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS/RS --------------------------------------------------------- The cars we drive say a lot about us.

02-09-2019, 02:11 PM	#2
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	When you press the button, it's supposed to turn off the traction control system. A little icon will light up in the DIC indicating that it's off. If you press the button for several seconds, that will turn off both traction control and stabilitrac. Again, another icon will light up in the DIC indicating that both the traction control and stabilitrac system are now off. The default setting for both is on. So, you have to press the button to turn them off.

02-09-2019, 02:51 PM	#3
CrimsonHawk Drives: Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5	I under stand how the button works. But what I am saying is that none of what you said happens. When I press the button no light indicators come on nor does the traction control actually turn off. Same goes for the other modes.

02-09-2019, 03:01 PM	#4
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	Are you able to do a little diagnosing? You know, stuff like checking the fuses in the left hand side of the dash, connection under the console, etc.

02-12-2019, 07:50 AM	#10
CrimsonHawk Drives: Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5	Ok, so in reply with all of you, I have lifted up the panel in the center console, and found it to be mildly dirty and sticky. Nothing that I would think would cause the traction control button to cease function. I have not yet figured out how to take the actual button off. Do I just pull it off? Or is there some kind of specific way to remove it do nothing breaks. As for one if the first comments, they mentioned that there is some other kind of fuse box? Not under the hood, that I should check out. If you mind describing how I can access it I can check it out. Thank you all for the help.

02-12-2019, 04:25 PM	#12
CrimsonHawk Drives: Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5	Ok, I see a fee different plastic panels, but not sure which one you are referring to. Could you supply a picture clarifying that, also once the panel is removed do you know which fuse controls the button?

02-12-2019, 04:28 PM	#13
CrimsonHawk Drives: Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5	Follow up on that last post. Got the panel off but still deciphering which fuse may be at fault.

02-12-2019, 04:36 PM	#14
cypressh Canadian Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lumsden Saskatchewan Posts: 406	Crimson hawk, Turn your car on, Take a multimeter or test light, test your connectors and see if there is continuity in them. if you do not than theres something wrong in the wiring, if theres power there, than look at your switch. Process of elimination man. I understand we are here to help, but help us help you. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS/RS --------------------------------------------------------- The cars we drive say a lot about us.