Check engine light and TRAC OFF light, anyone able to help?

[rwhisner]

So I just noticed my CHECK ENGINE and TRAC OFF lights are lit up. I tried to turn TRAC back on but the light keeps saying TRAC OFF no matter what...

I really dont know what the heck to do, has anyone else had this problem?

I'm driving a '99 Avalon, Ive searched a few websites but cant find anything that helps.. Looking forward to hear from yall to see if you can help me..

Thanks

[toyomoho]

Find some place with an OBDII code reader and see what the trouble code is. AutoZone may do this for free.

[NYLexSC]

Some of the older Toyota engines are known to disable the Traction control ANYTIME the check engine light goes on, its the way they are built. My Lexus does this.

[steve326a]

I also had the trac off problem. I fould out that anytime a trouble code arises, it shuts off the trac control. Why they did that, I don't know. My error was P1410. I had a bad EGR position sensor. After I replaced it, I cleared the codes and drove it for a few days. So far, so good. Do you have a code reader? Good investment. The money I saved fixing this problem paid for the reader twice over.
BTW I have a 97 avy xls

[89molavi]

If you have autozone around go there. They usually read the codes for free. Then post back and will help you.