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.