What is the ets off light for in a 1997 Chevy Cavalier?
the ets off warning dash light is on in my car what is a ets
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Susan Syme, you are probably talking about the Enhanced Traction System (ETS) warning light. It will turn on when the engine computer sees a problem. The ETS system monitors wheel speed via the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). If the ETS system sees a wheel spinning due to snow, ice, rain etc., the ETS computer sends a request to the vehicle's engine computer to reduce torque. If your light is coming on when you are driving in slippery conditions, this is normal. If it staying on all the time, the ETS is either turned off or you have another problem. I would suggest to have it scanned and see if it throws any codes. Most of the larger automotive accessory places like Autozone offer a free scan. Hope this helps, good luck.
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try a new fuel cap, worked for mine
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How do you turn the ETS on?
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What exactly are you looking for? I am a bit confused by your question? does it mean your light is on
yes the light stays on
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Hi abcdshirley,
It seems as though there may be a couple of things wrong with the car.
This is from the owner's manual for a 1997 Chev cavalier. It describes why the ETS light may be on, (either because the ETS has been turned off or that there is a fault with the system.
This is also from the manual and describes what to do in the event of a check engine light condition. I have read that AutoZone USA will scan the ODBII port for free to see what codes are present to assist in finding out what the problem is.
Here is a link to the complete manual.
http://www.vadengmpp.com/owners-manual/c...
Hopefully this is of some help.
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I got all excited about getting a free manual. But it says the site can't be loaded 😕
@dellajones90661 Unfortunately, that's the nature of the Internet; you can't necessarily count on any given link being good forever. Given that one is seven years old, it's not unusual for it to be gone by now.
However, you know the old "when one door closes..." saying; even though that one doesn't work, here's one that does, at least as of this date.
ets light stays on all the time.
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had mine checked .resulted in leak in the evap system
put a new fuel cap on cleared the code problem solved
I got a code for bad fuel injector #4…. will have DH change out all 4 then see how that does.
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4 Comments
Is your check engine light on as well.
by oldturkey03
yes the engine light is on
by scottwirth42
So what does it mean when ets and check engine light is on?
by abcdshirley
Check engine light is on and ets
by Janet Munchbach