If the traction control light’s on and the car feels asthmatic, it’s either saving you from yourself or something’s gone pear-shaped.
The system cuts power when it senses wheel slip or a fault in the ABS/ESC network, dropping you into a sort of polite limp mode.
Common culprits:
Try the basics: check tyre pressures, battery health, and scan for fault codes; if power is limited, drive gently to a safe spot.
If the light stays on, get an OBD scan or see a workshop—guessing here burns time and cash faster than a clutch at Bathurst.
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