Flashing lighting bolt and traction control light

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RammaInBama

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I have a 2012 1500 5.7 4x4. I just got her back from the shop and they did the typical cam/lifter job. Only problem is the red lightening bolt is flashing and the traction control light is on. It wasn’t like this before and they have been trying to figure it out for a month. Anyone have any ideas?
 

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They probably forgot to plug something in or pinched wires or even for got a ground wire if they can do a cam job im sure they will figure it out unless its some shade tree mechanic.. Do you know what codes its throwing?
 

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They don't have device to pull the codes?
 

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Check the connection at the throttle body !
And a Auto repair shop does not have a scanner ?
Is that shop called Billy Bob and Bubba's Back Yard repair :O

I agree they may have forgot to plug something back in or pinched a wire !
 

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when doing cam,lifter swaps they will disconnect wire harness from engine and bend it back towards the back of the engine bay and secure it so they can do their work. Also towards the back firewall center the harness has a connection above the motor check that also
 

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THANKS for UPDATE Glad it was a EASY fix
 
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