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C061B

ECM Request - Forced Traction Control Disable

Engine control module requests forced disable of traction control — typically when the engine cannot deliver requested torque reduction.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: medium

Symptoms

  • ABS warning light on
  • ESC/stability control deactivated
  • Possible reduced brake assist
  • Speedometer may behave erratically

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • ECM/TCS communication issueCommon

Parts involved

  • ECM
  • Tcs Module

C061B is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.