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Offline jackday1986

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Can't switch off traction control??!
« on: May 15, 2015, 12:46:48 pm »
Afternoon all,

I don't seem to be able to turn off my traction control? Checked fuses and they seem to be fine.

it kicks in so I know it works, but i can't seem to turn it off on the button under the head unit?

Any ideas?

Offline dom069

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Re: Can't switch off traction control??!
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2015, 12:54:31 pm »
Is the button definitely connected?

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Re: Can't switch off traction control??!
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2015, 12:57:35 pm »
How would I go about checking that bud?

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Re: Can't switch off traction control??!
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2015, 01:00:03 pm »
How would I go about checking that bud?

Remove the gear stick surround and ashtray etc....

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Re: Can't switch off traction control??!
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2015, 01:08:21 pm »
I'll give it a go later...any other ideas if its not that?!

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Re: Can't switch off traction control??!
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2015, 02:24:11 pm »
see if button lights up with headlights switched on, you'll know if it's connected then
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Re: Can't switch off traction control??!
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2015, 11:19:32 pm »
It was only the bloody switch!! :happy2:

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Re: Can't switch off traction control??!
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2015, 01:17:56 pm »
Had the same issue in mine a few years back