'98 Traction Control Questions
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From: Jasper GA
'98 Traction Control Questions
Having just sprung for a blown 427 (773 RWHP), I'm getting to know my '98 coupe's traction control system on a regular basis. My question concerns how the thing is supposed to work. When I really get the wheels spinning with a little yaw thrown in, the system activates and puts the car in reduced power mode, leaving me in the middle of traffic with about 25 HP to get me to a safe place. Isn't it supposed to turn itself off after a bit? My only recourse seems to be shutting the engine and waiting the magic ten seconds before restarting. This is ruining my good time.
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[marco383]
leaving me in the middle of traffic with about 25 HP to get me to a safe place. Isn't it supposed to turn itself off after a bit? My only recourse seems to be shutting the engine and waiting the magic ten seconds before restarting.
My 97 mn6 activates the traction control when the wheels spin also, but it comes back to me within a half second or so, it does startle me
when it happens but it never leaves me without power as you describe.
Norm
leaving me in the middle of traffic with about 25 HP to get me to a safe place. Isn't it supposed to turn itself off after a bit? My only recourse seems to be shutting the engine and waiting the magic ten seconds before restarting.
My 97 mn6 activates the traction control when the wheels spin also, but it comes back to me within a half second or so, it does startle me
when it happens but it never leaves me without power as you describe.Norm
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Originally Posted by marco383
When I really get the wheels spinning with a little yaw thrown in, the system activates and puts the car in reduced power mode, leaving me in the middle of traffic with about 25 HP to get me to a safe place. Isn't it supposed to turn itself off after a bit? My only recourse seems to be shutting the engine and waiting the magic ten seconds before restarting. This is ruining my good time.
Bill
