Traction control/stability control/engine light

2012 HOLDEN COMMODORE
99,419 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KYLE117
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Okay so first up. Old engine blew Conroe and was replaced with another same engine “LFX 2012”

During the swap the negative cable for the driver side spark plugs/coils was not tightened to engine. This caused obvious misfiring from all cylinders on drivers side.

Beside misfire car ran fine just check engine light due to misfire.

In a temperature to diagnose engine was run while misfiring. Consequently the vibration caused “traction control/stability control light” light would disappear when engine stop shaking the a car.

Light only on while misfire was happening. Misfire issue repair however the engine light/traction control/ stability control light remain.

Speed sensors will be tested ASAP. But givin the light came on due to “really crazy shaking of the car”. I suspect there might be another open circuit or wheel angle sensor damage from vibration.

I can test for speed sensors but no ideas about wheel angle or open circuits diagnostic

Please help, recent lost job can’t afford dealership mechanics and car is all I have left.
Apr 29, 2019 at 2:23 AM
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Hello,

Here is a guide to help you test the ABS wheel sensor which will cause the traction control light to come on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/abs-wheel-speed-sensor-test

Please run down this guide and report back. The engine vibration due to a misfire? I would start with a tune up using AC Delco parts here is a guide

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

Please run down these guides and report back.

Apr 30, 2019 at 2:57 PM
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KYLE117
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Hey mate, misfire was the driver side negative for coils and plugs and I found the problem, O2 SENSOR. Plug wasn’t clipped together properly believe it or not. Thanks anyway mate
May 1, 2019 at 4:20 AM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
May 1, 2019 at 12:24 PM