My ets light and check engine light are on, on a 1999 chevy cavalier. My car also shifts hard, I have had someone tell me that it could be the tps sensor. Does anyone know if this is the case ??? Thank you
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ETS stands for Enhanced Traction System. The Check Engine light means the emissions system has a problem. Have the computer scanned for the codes at an auto parts store and let us know what the codes are. Then we can try to help you.
You might have multiple problems. A bad TPS could indeed cause the hard shifting. What's happened is the computer has gone into a default mode to control transmission shifts. If the TPS is bad, the computer doesn't know if you're pressing lightly on the accellerator or flooring it - so it makes sure there's no damage to the transmission clutches by forcing hard shifts at set RPMs. The ETS computer *could* need a TPS signal to work correctly. There are test procedures for the TPS using a volt-ohmmeter. You could also try removing one of the battery cables for a few minutes to reset the computer, but if it is the TPS the problem wll come back. Best solution is to see what scan codes show up and go from there. edit. I see that Chevrolet chose a very poor place to install the ECU - in front of the right front wheel where water and salt can spray on it. Disconnect the battery, remove the connector and see if there's any green corrosion on the wires and/or connector. Clean it up with a wire brush and WD-40, repair any broken/corroded wires.
The ETS system is the traction control system. It gets its information from the ABS brake system. GM has had tons of problems with the ABS sensors and wiring harnesses breaking. Once that happen, the ets kicks out, turns on the ets light and sets the check engine light. Get that fixed first. Also, get the trouble codes in the computer read before you start throwing parts at the problem. The TPS is the last thing I would suspect for any of these problems.
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