Traction Control?????

[rickster99]

Ok guys I have done some searching and I didnt see anythign that really answers my question on this.

On my 2003 GT the traction control works fine, but I am curious if anyone can explain to me how it works. I am curious about this because with the traction control on you can here the rpms wind but you dont feel the car move so I imagine that is part of the process but how is it controled at the clutch or in the transmission itself?

 

[Red03Mustang]

I think....

Maybe I can answer some of your question...

From what I've heard, traction control cuts the fuel to your engine ( or maybe only some of it) when you hit the rev limiter. Also the brakes automatically apply to the spinning tire so it won't keep spinning i think.

Like I said, this is what I've heard happens. I could be wrong!

 

[propellerhead]

If it senses a little slip (one wheel spinning faster than the other) it will apply a light braking force to the slipping wheel so the opposite wheel will turn more. If it senses a lot of slip, it cuts off the spark.

 

[rickster99]

Seems all too complicated... I thought that they would have used a simpler system but in any case I do appreciate the info. Thanks guys.

 

[Donw35]

When I forget to turn it off at the track (road race course), it applies rear brake to the spinning wheel. It does work good and would help in rain condition. I wish I could turn it off and leave off until I want it back on.. Suck when you forget to turn off and go out on the track.

 

[1990BLUEGT]

Read the manual (not trying to be funny or anything) it will tell you.

It cuts some of the fuel and applies a little braking power if I can remember it
correctly. Sorry, but I read the manual while driking.

 

[mrpositraction]

Read the manual (not trying to be funny or anything) it will tell you.

It cuts some of the fuel and applies a little braking power if I can remember it
correctly. Sorry, but I read the manual while driking.

By the appearence of your spelling, you are "driking" again

 

[Red03Mustang]

By the appearence of your spelling, you are "driking" again

You're both drunk.

 

[1990BLUEGT]

That's what I get for typing too fast. Oh well, but yeah I am wasted.

 

[NicksBullitt]

I hate traction control.

Just take it off and launch, if done correctly(limited wheel spin) you will feel like its a new car.