GMC Stuck in park - Traction control - C0161 Test and Repair

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  • čas přidán 1. 12. 2018
  • GMC/Chevy this 2011 GMC truck came in the shop with the complaint of getting stuck in park in addition to the traction control light and warning message. with a stored code C0161 Follow along as i take you through the steps used to determine the failure without rolling the dice lol
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Komentáře • 95

  • @paulfoldes3873
    @paulfoldes3873 Před 5 lety +9

    nice to see you back sharing your video

    • @robinsonsauto
      @robinsonsauto  Před 5 lety

      Paul Foldes thank you for the kind feedback:)

  • @zmanphx
    @zmanphx Před 3 lety

    On my 2008 GMC Yukon exact same problem. I just had wife test the brake pedal while I observed the brake light. Brake pedal came one for second and went out. Thanks for your channel.

  • @elcheapo5302
    @elcheapo5302 Před 5 lety

    Thanks, Will! Glad you're back!

  • @bendeko
    @bendeko Před 3 lety +1

    That problem just poppef up on my 2011 chevy van.now i know where to start looking.thnx a bunch😀

  • @montehyler
    @montehyler Před 5 lety

    Another great job! Keep up the good work!

  • @billyyoder8171
    @billyyoder8171 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you Will. Good job. I appreciate your videos. Have a good week.

    • @robinsonsauto
      @robinsonsauto  Před 5 lety +1

      Your welcome anytime!!! And thank you for the kind words and feedback

  • @TheDisgruntledMechanic

    good explanation and scope use Will! Good to see another video.

  • @Ricochet_Romance
    @Ricochet_Romance Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome job very nice diagnosis. I was having the Same problem and when I saw this video I immediately went and switch mine out. Again thank you so much.

  • @rrmech11
    @rrmech11 Před 5 lety +5

    Nice diagnosis. Nice to see that the Autel gave you direction.

    • @robinsonsauto
      @robinsonsauto  Před 5 lety

      Richard Gill thank you!! Yes the Autel has been treating me great 👍

  • @mikecont9742
    @mikecont9742 Před 5 lety +1

    Great diagnose and fix...thanks for taking the time

  • @jamesbruno5896
    @jamesbruno5896 Před 5 lety +2

    Nice job Will! Thanks for sharing!

    • @robinsonsauto
      @robinsonsauto  Před 5 lety +1

      James Bruno thank you!! And your welcome anytime

  • @cpowerscpo2002
    @cpowerscpo2002 Před 5 lety

    welcome back my friend nice to be watching one of the masters again

  • @justincarrizales6092
    @justincarrizales6092 Před rokem +1

    Having same issue. Great informative video.

  • @ManicMechanic007
    @ManicMechanic007 Před 5 lety

    Always a treat to see you back sharing your skills.

  • @josemartinez-kf9yq
    @josemartinez-kf9yq Před 8 měsíci +1

    thank you, you are the best. fix that issue. Thanks.

  • @jgeorges3061
    @jgeorges3061 Před 5 lety +1

    always good info and always enjoyable to watch. cheeeeers

    • @robinsonsauto
      @robinsonsauto  Před 5 lety

      j georges thank you I appreciate the positive feedback!!!

  • @mattbell1254
    @mattbell1254 Před 4 měsíci

    My 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 would show SERVICE STABILITRAK , TRACTION CONTROL, and the ABS light in the mornings when its cold (Michigan). Also the cruise control never worked. I replaced this and the cruise control worked instantly. We will see in the morning if the other lights come back on. Thank you!

    • @mattbell1254
      @mattbell1254 Před měsícem

      Update: Never had a problem since. Fixed the issue for me. Thanks.

  • @wysetech2000
    @wysetech2000 Před 5 lety +1

    Well done as usual, Will.

  • @jamesalexander2310
    @jamesalexander2310 Před 3 lety

    Great video

  • @kirkchamberlain8490
    @kirkchamberlain8490 Před 2 lety +2

    Just had the same issue with my 2010 Sierra,traction control and stabilitrack,wouldn’t go into gear. Was able to fix it no prob after seeing your video,thanks 👍

    • @StayiNAddiCtED
      @StayiNAddiCtED Před rokem

      i’m having this problem .. what’s that switch called ?

    • @kirkchamberlain8490
      @kirkchamberlain8490 Před rokem

      Brake light switch.

    • @justinweatherspoon5786
      @justinweatherspoon5786 Před rokem +2

      Am having this issue now with a 2011 sierra all terrain. Was pulling my hair out looking for the problem. Glad I found this

    • @noro305
      @noro305 Před rokem

      @@justinweatherspoon5786 my '11 Sierra has been doing the ABS/Stabilitrak off and on now. Hooked up my code Reader and got this same code.

  • @anthonysova7117
    @anthonysova7117 Před 5 lety

    Always a pleasure to watch your videos you are very thorough I need your thoughts on why schematics don’t say ground control switched

  • @lonwillis783
    @lonwillis783 Před 5 lety

    Good Job Will Thank You

  • @ericcorse
    @ericcorse Před 5 lety +2

    Been missing you Will, hopefully you are less busy.

    • @robinsonsauto
      @robinsonsauto  Před 5 lety +1

      Eric Corse same here!! Yes with hopes you will now be seeing videos again more regularly. The industrial project I was involved in is finally settling in

  • @ozzstars_cars
    @ozzstars_cars Před 5 lety +2

    Nice fix Will. Hope all is well.

    • @robinsonsauto
      @robinsonsauto  Před 5 lety

      Thank you Glen!! A is well! Great hearing from you

  • @RJMaker
    @RJMaker Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the video! Have you thought about the "Automotive" firmware 'upgrade for your Micsig? I believe it's ~199.00. The problem for me is that once you update the firmware apparently you can't go back to a general scope.
    What model Autel is that ?

  • @wtfjpgmailcom
    @wtfjpgmailcom Před 3 lety

    Just wondering will this switch make the service break system soon come on ?? And the tc light to come on

  • @mannyvelez4437
    @mannyvelez4437 Před 5 lety +1

    Great vid

  • @gonzgarr1592
    @gonzgarr1592 Před 5 lety

    welcome back

  • @rickcoleman8903
    @rickcoleman8903 Před 5 lety +2

    First, thanks for sharing your experience.

  • @victorlewis8970
    @victorlewis8970 Před 5 lety +1

    (***** 5S) I like when you do all this old school, with electrical diagrams, with no computer, thanks for this video.

    • @robinsonsauto
      @robinsonsauto  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you for the feedback. I tried to mix in a little of everything to show the options.. its hard during real time troubleshoting to go slower I do apologis. But really the only thing we used that wasn't old school was the Autel but on these cars a code is critical/key information. however we retrieve it... Doesn't need to be a 3k scanner we can do the same with much less.
      Testing the switch we went pretty old school :) oscilloscopes are very handy and have been around before me. We could do this with a test light as well.. many options.. thanks again

  • @mariobrosb4hose765
    @mariobrosb4hose765 Před 5 lety

    What would you do if you replaced your switch about 6 months ago and my symptoms are the exact same as this video minus the brake graph you showed. Idk what my graph looks like.

  • @turbobuick33
    @turbobuick33 Před 5 lety +1

    What model Autel are you using? How do you like it? Does it have bi directional control?

  • @downhilldaddy9346
    @downhilldaddy9346 Před 2 lety +1

    So then why does my avalanche still stuck in park after I replaced that switch?

  • @arthurcortez5264
    @arthurcortez5264 Před 4 lety

    I'm have the same problem thankz for the help what is the sensor called

  • @PaulOneel
    @PaulOneel Před 5 lety

    Hi do you not have the scope for the autel? If you do why are you not using it? Thanks!!

  • @carloscid5796
    @carloscid5796 Před 2 lety

    Great JOB Excellent

  • @DavidGutierrez-zi4dy
    @DavidGutierrez-zi4dy Před 3 lety

    EXCELLENT

  • @justinvasconcelos5409
    @justinvasconcelos5409 Před 2 lety

    This dude is a professional he’s not a change out of park and try and charge you I’d rather bring it to him pay him 300 bucks for fixing it and then replacing 100 parts And my car in the shop for a week Even if it was the same price at least you can get your car back the same day And you know He’s a mechanic not a pot changer

  • @SteveRobReviews
    @SteveRobReviews Před 5 lety +1

    I'm thinking not a common fault . Nicely shown on the scan tool bud well done.

    • @robinsonsauto
      @robinsonsauto  Před 5 lety +1

      STEVE ROB REVIEWS I’m not sure how common this is.. thanks for the feedback!! Beats farming for peanuts 🥜 lol

  • @jamesraggio4979
    @jamesraggio4979 Před rokem

    I having a issue if you get this. I have a 2010 Chevy Tahoe. The traction control and stabilization come on. Now the steering wheel functions are not working. Turn signals, bright lights, cruise control, radio. On the rear the all 3 brake lights stay on. Have not had a problem with shifting from park to drive. I did change the brake switch didn’t work. Changed the bcm and still doing the stay thing. Yesterday come across your video. Used a voltage meter. On orange/white 0.97 volts. Purple 0.97 but when you press the brake down the voltage go to 0.00. Do you have a idea what might be going on. Thank you

  • @toyotaron7830
    @toyotaron7830 Před 5 lety

    Those scope probes look like the old Tektronix probes. I like that scope, seems so "uncluttered" compared to the Pico which we use at Toyota. What is the name and where did you get it?

  • @AllAmericanDreamChaser
    @AllAmericanDreamChaser Před 5 lety +1

    You must be a acrobat. To be under there and video it at the same time. Great video Thank You!😀👍

    • @robinsonsauto
      @robinsonsauto  Před 5 lety

      All American Dream Chaser lol it feels like it somedays 😂😂 thank you for the feedback

  • @Diagnosedan
    @Diagnosedan Před 5 lety +1

    Thorough diagnosis of that switch Will💪. Always enjoying your video's and great personality.
    Thanks😊

  • @throttlebottle5906
    @throttlebottle5906 Před 5 lety

    have to love it, junktronics failing so often, all the 70's, 80's and early 90's vehicles I had went to scrap yard with original brake light switches, rusted out or wrecked into mostly.
    everything has something in common now, China or Mexico......

  • @dennisdtrjj
    @dennisdtrjj Před 3 lety

    Will that also make the brakes wear out faster

  • @EXOVCDS
    @EXOVCDS Před 5 lety

    Weird switch setup... how's it changing the signal? Hall effect of some kind? It's moving with the pedal... but pivoting in relation to the booster rod causing the signal change?

    • @throttlebottle5906
      @throttlebottle5906 Před 5 lety

      the brake booster arm hole is oblong/stretched circle and the pedal itself has a return spring, so hitting the brakes pushes the pedal shaft and switch body forward some letting the rod end push into the switch and button, before it starts pushing the rod.

    • @throttlebottle5906
      @throttlebottle5906 Před 5 lety

      also, I haven't torn apart a brake switch in ages, but I'm sure it's either just spring contacts or slide contacts inside.

  • @ismailkuzgun5721
    @ismailkuzgun5721 Před 2 lety

    Chevrolet aveo da bu hatayı aldım ne yapmam gerek fren swic degiştirdim sorun halen aynı

  • @joodaye2492
    @joodaye2492 Před 5 lety +1

    what scanner u using looks like autel brand whats model number like to get one thanks will

    • @robinsonsauto
      @robinsonsauto  Před 5 lety

      Jo O'Daye yes you are correct. That is the Autel elite

  • @aymenmohamed1134
    @aymenmohamed1134 Před rokem +1

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @scuba422123
    @scuba422123 Před 5 lety

    will ive changed a few of them and the aftermarket ones all came back the gm one seems to be the only one that worked

    • @robinsonsauto
      @robinsonsauto  Před 5 lety

      Wish I had a local dealer. I was hoping to see a Wells manufactoring marking on this aftermarket to give me a little good feeling at least lol but I'm not sure on this one..

    • @scuba422123
      @scuba422123 Před 5 lety

      maybe you ok the ones I used were bwd or carquest oh and the worse thing is when the customer is over your shoulder I hate that!@@robinsonsauto

  • @leexgx
    @leexgx Před 5 lety

    People should check there brake lights are working every so often (not really just that, look at your wing mirror and see if they light up it's not that hard, you can get 3 points in the uk for no brake lights as there is no excuse for not knowing they are not working, I assume USA have some sort of fine for it) but I say that and people are driving with DLRs only (dash is lit up on new cars when lights are off so they think lights are on, I wish car manufacturers would follow GM and make lights set to automatic as the default position)

  • @dethstorm1386
    @dethstorm1386 Před 2 lety

    What is the part called? I am having the same issue...

  • @joebush5463
    @joebush5463 Před 5 lety +1

    how do you like that migsig scope

  • @kennethmckee4223
    @kennethmckee4223 Před 5 lety +1

    What autel you using?

    • @robinsonsauto
      @robinsonsauto  Před 5 lety

      Autel Elite purchased from AESwave if interested they have great support

  • @smms1276
    @smms1276 Před 5 lety

    👍 👍

  • @CryptoOG_Havica
    @CryptoOG_Havica Před rokem

    What part is this?

  • @haimlopez4013
    @haimlopez4013 Před 2 lety

    🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

  • @MsTiff-zh3ov
    @MsTiff-zh3ov Před 2 lety

    I replaced mine myself and the light still came b bck on with this code..2012 traverse

  • @frankrizzo454
    @frankrizzo454 Před 3 lety

    I'm having the same problem with my truck

  • @ctown8749
    @ctown8749 Před 3 lety

    How much does this job cost the customer??

  • @rukus100821
    @rukus100821 Před 2 lety

    wow just for a brake light switch.

  • @jasonmushersee
    @jasonmushersee Před 5 lety +1

    have to wonder what would've happened had he taken the truck to a transmission shop

    • @robinsonsauto
      @robinsonsauto  Před 5 lety

      jasonmushersee would like to think they would do the same ;) but I see crazy things sometimes

    • @throttlebottle5906
      @throttlebottle5906 Před 5 lety

      lol! probably rebuild the transmission, not fix the issue, charge a little fee of $3500+ and recommend some mechanic shop who also couldn't fix it lol

  • @Airman..
    @Airman.. Před 5 lety +1

    Common failure.. OEM is not that expensive though

  • @lamorisramsey6231
    @lamorisramsey6231 Před 6 měsíci

    Bad brake light swicth easy 20.00 fix buy new swicth orielly