Traction Control

[Saleen311]

Can someone explain to me how exactly traction control works?

 

[propellerhead]

If the computer senses light slipping on one wheel, it will apply light braking to it. If it continues to slip or it senses heavy slipping, it will cut spark for about a full second.

 

[Stangsgrl]

Whenever wheelspin is detected, the system retards ignition timing, cuts fuel flow, and activates the brakes at one or both drive wheels, in that order.

 

[JOEGTS]

I know it will make you look like an A#% if you don't shut it off during your burnout!

 

[Saleen311]

Whenever wheelspin is detected, the system retards ignition timing, cuts fuel flow, and activates the brakes at one or both drive wheels, in that order.

thank you. that is exactly what i was looking for.

 

[Jsun3701]

I dont think it applies the brake. Cuts fuel and ignition yes, but I dont think it applies the brake.

 

[Stangsgrl]

I dont think it applies the brake. Cuts fuel and ignition yes, but I dont think it applies the brake.

that's what I thought too...just cuts the fuel.
but this is what i found on http://www.autosite.com/content/Res.../Make_vch/Ford/Model_vch/Mustang/Year_si/2004 (look in the last paragraph in "driving impressions")
My manual doesn't describe how it works other than "the engine will not 'rev-up' when you push further on the accelerator"

I don't drive with it on anyway...

 

[scupking]

As you can see in my video when I chrip going into second TC turns on but my engine didn't bog down. It will if it starts going sidways.

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