Traction control console cover interchangeable?
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Racer
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Traction control console cover interchangeable?
Since I disconnected my F45, I see a traction control cover on ebay that does not have the ride control switch. Are they interchangeable, switch wise?
Last edited by SoAlVette; Apr 18, 2016 at 03:48 PM.
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Perhaps some one with more experience will chime in.
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The ride control switch has its own wire connection, and I believe it throws a code if the wire is disconnected from the switch. I'm not sure, but you'd probably have to delete the F45 option in order to remove the ride control switch.
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Yes, it will interchange. I deleted the F45 from my car and got a NON-ride control TCS panel installed in it's place.
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Help!
Also, how do I delete F45?
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So, I disconnected the TCS/F45 piece yesterday to no ill effect. Does that mean F45 is already shut off, or will I not see the 80 MPH warning until I hook up the different console. I'm new to my 1999 (bought it in September).
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Verify you have no 80 mph limit and the F45 computer module is disconnected in the drivers side rear hatch small compartment. If disconnected never plug it back in. If this is your situation then F45 was deleted. Read post 8 above just to be familiar with what was done.
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