traction control question.
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traction control question.
I was turning on to a freeway onramp the other night while the streets were wet and my rear tires broke loose when I hit a recently painted crosswalk. I wasn't going very fast so it wasn't a problem. I was however surprised that the traction control didn't take over. Do you need to be at certain rpm's for the traction control to take over? Any further explanation would be greatly appreciated. By the way, I'm on brand new tires.
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Dusty Edinger
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Dusty Edinger
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From: Boca Raton Inlet, Atlantic Ocean (Floridas east coast)
Originally Posted by 06C6Z
The traction control will let you spin the tires some before it will activate. This is normal. 
yes, a very quick spin but that is all you will get then the T.C. takes over
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by shurite44
Maybe it did engage and you just did not realize it. Did you get a message on the DIC. It is easy to miss also, does not stay on very long.
I don't know about you, but when the AH engages and I recover, I won't be looking at the dash for messages.
But I do check the seat for stains!
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by Hoonose
I don't know about you, but when the AH engages and I recover, I won't be looking at the dash for messages.
But I do check the seat for stains!
But I do check the seat for stains!
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From: Carlsbad Ca
Originally Posted by dustyedinger
I was turning on to a freeway onramp the other night while the streets were wet and my rear tires broke loose when I hit a recently painted crosswalk. I wasn't going very fast so it wasn't a problem. I was however surprised that the traction control didn't take over. Do you need to be at certain rpm's for the traction control to take over? Any further explanation would be greatly appreciated. By the way, I'm on brand new tires.
Thanks.
Dusty Edinger
Thanks.
Dusty Edinger
Do not rely on your AH or TC to drive your car safely.
BTW, Brand new tires have a silicone releasing agent on the tread. This takes a little time to wear off (unless you're at the track,then it's gone in 3-4 turns!) You can use MEK to remove this glaze,but it works better if you just drive on 'em. (Track junkies notwithstanding.)
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From: ---Phoenix, AZ --- Boiler Up, Hammer Down!
Originally Posted by shurite44
I have seen an AH/TC message in the DIC before and not felt a thing. I have heard others say this also.
Same here! One day I was looking for a parking spot....and almost drove past an empty one...slowed down and turned into it pretty fast and I noticed the Active Tract Control came on, but I didn't feel anything as it happened so fast!