P0859 OBD-II: Traction Control Input Signal High

P0859 Severity

Urgent

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What causes OBD-II fault code P0859?

The engine computer (PCM) and the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) constantly talk to each other. When the vehicle is braking, the EBCM will tell the PCM to reduce the amount of power coming out of the engine. If the two modules fail to communicate, code P0859 is stored and the traction control system is disabled.

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OBD II Fault Code

  • OBD II P0859

OBD-II Code Traction control system is disabled is defined as a Traction Control Input Signal High

The engine computer (PCM) and the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) constantly talk to each other. When the vehicle is braking, the EBCM will tell the PCM to reduce the amount of power coming out of the engine. If the two modules fail to communicate, code P0859 is stored and the traction control system is disabled.

Traction control system is disabled Symptoms

  • Traction control system is disabled

Common Problems That Trigger the P0859 Code

  • Electronic brake control module (EBCM) failure
  • Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
  • Wiring issue
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