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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 01:13 AM
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When I drag race i turn off my tc in order to do a burnout but lately it wont disengage. The off light will be on but the car bogs down in the water box. I then shut the car off then on really quick and hit the tc off button really quick. Then the car will do a burnout with no problems. Is my tc taking a dump? Is "competition driving" mode better? Will comp mode let me do a burnout? Car is a 2002 coupe. You can see my mods in the profile. Its embarassing and a hassle when Im racing. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated, thnx.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 01:24 AM
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Comp mode will let you do a burn out. Have you used the On Board Diagnostics to check for codes?

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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 02:06 AM
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Comp mode will let you do a burn out. Have you used the On Board Diagnostics to check for codes?

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Yeah, everything looks ok. Its odd. Guess I'll be using comp mode from now on.

Anyone have a clue whats wrong?
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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The push button on a (2002) console is supposed to turn off/on both the Active Handling and Traction Control assists ( retaining the abs feature). It appears yours is not deactivating T/C, until you hold the push button down until "Comp" mode displays...In the Comp mode you still retain the A/H assist feature.
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Any idea why the tc aint working? Anyone else have this problem?
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by C5Natie
Any idea why the tc aint working? Anyone else have this problem?
maybe your EBTCM has a flaw in it?...and no, mine works just like the Owners Manual says it should.
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