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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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I have a automatic C-5 and when I try to power brake for quick launch, the car has no power. The traction control is off when I try power braking. Is this normal?
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 12:30 AM
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Does not sound normal.
In a power brake mine will start to spin the tires around 1500 or so RPM, depending on the road surface.
Maybe the traction control is not disengaging properly?
Does it act the same way with it on as when you have it off??

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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 08:04 AM
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It is the same if the traction control is on or off. I can accelerate from dead stop without breaking and the car runs fine.
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Sounds like its not disengaging properly, but I am far from a pro on the traction control system.
Would suggest pulling the fuse for the TC and see what happens.

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