traction control

2000 ROVER 75
86,000 MILES • 1.8L • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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LEE SKELLAND
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I have a traction control light on dash. my front passenger wheel moves side to side when parked.
Jun 23, 2017 at 6:11 AM
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STEVE W.
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That is a very dangerous thing. It sounds like wheel bearing/hub or possibly ball joints. It is not something that can wait to be repaired. It is very possible for the wheel to fail and that would not be good.
Jun 23, 2017 at 11:11 AM
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LEE SKELLAND
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How would I no what it is without taking to garage
Jun 23, 2017 at 12:49 PM
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STEVE W.
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Jack it up and support it on jack stands, then move the wheel/tire and look for where the motion is. If you have motion when you push in/out on the top/bottom (12 and 6) of the tire but not in other directions it's likely ball joints. If it moves only when you try to move it at the front/back (3 and 9) on the tire it is more likely tie rod related.
If you can move it in every direction it is most likely a wheel bearing. But those are only a rough guide. If it has much motion the failed part(s) should be readily apparent. Then it is somewhat simple to replace them.
Jun 24, 2017 at 12:36 AM
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LEE SKELLAND
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Thanks.
Jun 24, 2017 at 4:39 AM
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STEVE W.
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You are welcome, just be sure to get it repaired. they can cause a lot of problems if they break free.
Jun 24, 2017 at 3:27 PM