QuestionHello! I'm in Hawaii and we have no expert mechanics it doesn't seem. Anywho, since husband hooked up a trailer for a morning, ABS, TC, Hill descent lights and check engine are on. As well, sometimes, it seems it takes engine awhile to get going, like I can't turn into traffic and really hit the gas much, not that one ever should, but... I love the vehicle and want the best for it. Otherwise it is fantastic...no problems. I worry about the slow start though. Any ideas? Many thanks, merritt
AnswerThe ABS, TC, Hill descent & check engine lights could be all related. A rough road signal from the wheel speed sensor will cause a check engine light and disable hill descent, traction control and ABS. I do not think it is related to the trailer hitch. Was a factory trailer harness used? If not, this can cause problems because the factory one is like a little computer.
You need to get the codes read. You can get a generic code reader to get the engine code. If it is a rough road code, you can confirm the diagnosis above.