Nannies
07-09-2010, 11:52 AM
#1
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Nannies
I recently picked up a (cheap) '92 to use as a track car. It has the low tire warning system and traction control (AH, ASR?--whatever it's technically called), as well as FX3.
My LTWS and service ride control lights are illuminated on the DIC. I doubt the tires/wheels that came with the car have the transmitters in them, and the one's i'll be using on track definitley do not.
I know some later models these nannies can put the car in limp-mode if something is not right. Is this the case with a '92? Or will I still be able to get full power with these lights illuminated? I don't really care about having the adjustablity of the FX3, and can manually set them to firm, and don't need the actuators to work if that's the problem.
TIA
My LTWS and service ride control lights are illuminated on the DIC. I doubt the tires/wheels that came with the car have the transmitters in them, and the one's i'll be using on track definitley do not.
I know some later models these nannies can put the car in limp-mode if something is not right. Is this the case with a '92? Or will I still be able to get full power with these lights illuminated? I don't really care about having the adjustablity of the FX3, and can manually set them to firm, and don't need the actuators to work if that's the problem.
TIA
07-09-2010, 02:01 PM
#2
Team Owner
I recently picked up a (cheap) '92 to use as a track car. It has the low tire warning system and traction control (AH, ASR?--whatever it's technically called), as well as FX3.
My LTWS and service ride control lights are illuminated on the DIC. I doubt the tires/wheels that came with the car have the transmitters in them, and the one's i'll be using on track definitley do not.
I know some later models these nannies can put the car in limp-mode if something is not right. Is this the case with a '92? Or will I still be able to get full power with these lights illuminated? I don't really care about having the adjustablity of the FX3, and can manually set them to firm, and don't need the actuators to work if that's the problem.
TIA
My LTWS and service ride control lights are illuminated on the DIC. I doubt the tires/wheels that came with the car have the transmitters in them, and the one's i'll be using on track definitley do not.
I know some later models these nannies can put the car in limp-mode if something is not right. Is this the case with a '92? Or will I still be able to get full power with these lights illuminated? I don't really care about having the adjustablity of the FX3, and can manually set them to firm, and don't need the actuators to work if that's the problem.
TIA
07-09-2010, 02:04 PM
#3
Burning Brakes
LTPWS - Does nothing - Just unplug the light out of the DIC
FX3 - Does nothing - Just unplug the light out of the DIC
ASR (traction control) - Retards timing, pushes back on the accelerator and applies the brakes when slip is measured (or any of them individually as the computer.. err.. nannie sees fit). It is also integrated into the ABS. If you have intentions of removing the ABS, then go ahead and remove all of the ASR parts as well. If you intend to keep ABS (I would) then just remember to reach up and hit the button to turn it off each time you start the car. It's not really a big deal. You can remove the servo motor and the cables that push back on the accelerator, but the computer will still retard timing and apply the rear brakes if it measures slip when you have it turned on. If you turn it off (I'd leave that light bulb in so you know its off), then it won't hinder the car in any way.
FX3 - Does nothing - Just unplug the light out of the DIC
ASR (traction control) - Retards timing, pushes back on the accelerator and applies the brakes when slip is measured (or any of them individually as the computer.. err.. nannie sees fit). It is also integrated into the ABS. If you have intentions of removing the ABS, then go ahead and remove all of the ASR parts as well. If you intend to keep ABS (I would) then just remember to reach up and hit the button to turn it off each time you start the car. It's not really a big deal. You can remove the servo motor and the cables that push back on the accelerator, but the computer will still retard timing and apply the rear brakes if it measures slip when you have it turned on. If you turn it off (I'd leave that light bulb in so you know its off), then it won't hinder the car in any way.
07-09-2010, 02:12 PM
#4
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
LTPWS - Does nothing - Just unplug the light out of the DIC
FX3 - Does nothing - Just unplug the light out of the DIC
ASR (traction control) - Retards timing, pushes back on the accelerator and applies the brakes when slip is measured (or any of them individually as the computer.. err.. nannie sees fit). It is also integrated into the ABS. If you have intentions of removing the ABS, then go ahead and remove all of the ASR parts as well. If you intend to keep ABS (I would) then just remember to reach up and hit the button to turn it off each time you start the car. It's not really a big deal. You can remove the servo motor and the cables that push back on the accelerator, but the computer will still retard timing and apply the rear brakes if it measures slip when you have it turned on. If you turn it off (I'd leave that light bulb in so you know its off), then it won't hinder the car in any way.
FX3 - Does nothing - Just unplug the light out of the DIC
ASR (traction control) - Retards timing, pushes back on the accelerator and applies the brakes when slip is measured (or any of them individually as the computer.. err.. nannie sees fit). It is also integrated into the ABS. If you have intentions of removing the ABS, then go ahead and remove all of the ASR parts as well. If you intend to keep ABS (I would) then just remember to reach up and hit the button to turn it off each time you start the car. It's not really a big deal. You can remove the servo motor and the cables that push back on the accelerator, but the computer will still retard timing and apply the rear brakes if it measures slip when you have it turned on. If you turn it off (I'd leave that light bulb in so you know its off), then it won't hinder the car in any way.
Thanks guys, just what I needed to know 
And yes, I intend on keeping the ABS working...
07-09-2010, 08:07 PM
#5
Le Mans Master
I strongly dislike the ASR in our cars.
Let me know if you figure out how to remove it, I'm tired of forgetting to push the button to turn it off.
Let me know if you figure out how to remove it, I'm tired of forgetting to push the button to turn it off.
07-09-2010, 09:16 PM
#6
Melting Slicks
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