Traction control and auto stop issue

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Awrude

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I have a 22 1500 Sport with the Etorque. It used to, every once in a while, get an error saying that the auto stop and traction control needed service. About a month ago my daughter borrowed it. When she went to start it the next morning it wouldn’t start. Just click. She got it boosted and drove it back to my place (about 2.5hrs). I charged the 12v battery once I got it back. Now every time I start it the auto stop and traction control lights come on saying they need service. Also, the odd time when I’m driving, I will hit the brakes they seem stiff and my brake light will come on the dash. It goes out after about a minute. Any ideas?
 

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You would need to have the error codes read to determine what's causing the problem. It might be a problem with the ABS module for the brakes, something you'll want to get looked at sooner than later.
 

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All owners of new vehicles, at least 10 years, should have an OBD2 reader. Very basic one cost <$30. Use to be you could do a lot with a multimeter, less so anymore.
 

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You would need to have the error codes read to determine what's causing the problem. It might be a problem with the ABS module for the brakes, something you'll want to get looked at sooner than later.
There may be a TSB related to this concern. Our team would like to take the chance to check. Please at any time, connect with us directly and we can follow up from there.

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